Thursday, April 10, 2008

Maps: Current Events

I'm having fun with the different maps. The Google Maps Mashups have a lot of fun stuff along with the more useful stuff. The Find a WiFi Cafes and Hotspots didn't have us listed, but I was able to add the library in easily. The Global Incident Map is interesting and besideds showing terrorists, it also shows Amber Alerts.

Several of the mashups would be useful. If someone was looking for a hostel in the world, Youth Hostels would be the answer. Or looking for a mailbox, post office or UPS drop off, the MailboxMap would supply the information.


For kids wanting state maps, with and without capitals, or rivers or several other options, National Atlas has a great page with printable maps.

The EarthNow Landsat Image Viewer is interesting, but I do enjoy the sites that let you get closer images.

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