Cartographers take pride in their work, typically applying all the rules and principles of good cartographic design to their work, all in an effort to make people want to look at and appreciate their work (See Esri, Make Maps People Want to Look at).
By Bike, Foot or Hoof: New Arizona Maps Feature Trails
Newly released US Topo maps for Arizona now feature mountain bike trails, segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail and Public Land Survey System data. Several of the 1,880 new US Topo quadrangles for the state now display these selected new features along with other improved data layers.
Ordnance Survey has created a map of Great Britain using Minecraft and OS OpenData
Something fun and cool from the UK… a Minecraft map / rendition of London
Revised Alabama Maps Feature New USGS Topo Map Design
US Topo maps now have a crisper, cleaner design – enhancing readability of maps for online and printed use. Map symbols are easier to read over the digital aerial photograph layer whether the imagery is turned on or off.
San Diego Gaslamp Map – Print it or grab it as a PDF Map for iOS while at ESRIUC
Here’s a fine map of the San Diego Gaslamp district for you. Created with local knowledge by Martha and Jim Rodgers, the pair have been maintaining this fine resource for several years now and I’ve been sharing it with you since the start… enjoy! Print out this map or store the PDF on your iPad […]