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This category is for general world maps that are available for viewing online. Maps for sale can be found at Maps Shopping.



Subcategories:
  • Collecting (8)
  • Directories (9)
  • Google Maps (20)
  • Historical (41)
  • Libraries (105)
  • OpenStreetMap (59)
  • Trip Routing (13)


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    See also:
  • Science: Earth Sciences: Geomatics
  • Science: Social Sciences: Geography
  • Recreation: Travel: Image Galleries



  • Sites in this category

  • ABMaps - Online interactive map of the world, with detailed street atlas for North America.

  • Atlapedia Online - Contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

  • Atlas of the Biosphere - A collection of maps, schematics, and information about human-environment interactions, directed at the education community.

  • Bing Maps - Worldwide mapping plus satellite images and aerial photographs from Microsoft. [Requires Internet Explorer]

  • CIA World Factbook - Reference Maps - Various maps of the world in both jpeg and pdf format that are updated annually.

  • Expedia Maps - Offers searchable listing in the United States and Europe by address and driving directions.

  • Fallingrain Global Gazetteer - Look up countries, cities, and airports and obtain topographic maps, weather data, and selected satellite imagery.

  • Flash Earth - Satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash. Based on different data that can be chosen by a click.

  • Google Maps - Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of many countries. Can also search by keyword such as type of business.

  • Great Circle Mapper - Shows great circle path between specified points on the globe with an aviation focus.

  • MapJack.com - Showcases a new mapping technology with street views of locations in Thailand and USA.

  • Maporama - Generates maps for a desired address or point of interest. Output is also viewable on handheld computers.

  • MapQuest - Find directions for and explore towns and cities worldwide. Display addresses on a map, view nearby businesses, get driving directions and maps, and plan a trip with city information. Also includes aerial photographs of selected areas.

  • Maps of World - Online maps showing countries of the world and continents. Too wide for smaller monitors.

  • Multimap - Global mapping service including street maps of Europe, North America and Australia.

  • National Atlas of the United States - U.S. government map portal providing access to many government branches including USGS, Census, U.S. Forest Service, NOAA, National Park Service and others.

  • National Geographic Map Central - Locate nearly any place on Earth, and show street maps, satellite views, bird's eye views, and 3-D navigation.

  • OpenStreetMap - A rights-free map of the world being created by volunteers using copyright free sources and GPS tracks. Includes an interactive map and details of how to get involved.

  • Planet Observer - Displays country and ocean maps, followed by demographic data on each reviewed area.

  • Readmap Project - Online maps collection with political and economical overview of each country.

  • Shaded Relief Map of the World - Interactive global map, including topographic relief, satellite imagery, and political information. Includes place finder.

  • Tactile Maps of Canada - Information on maps for education, maps for mobility, transportation maps, and current research and development activities. From Natural Resources Canada.

  • TerraFly - Searchable aerial views of cities and towns in the United States.

  • TerraServer - View maps and aerial photos of various parts of the Earth.

  • United Nations: Cartographic Section - General country and special issues maps.

  • United States Library of Congress Map Collections - Top-level categories include cities and towns, cultural, landscapes, conservation and environment, military battles and campaigns, discovery and exploration, transportation and communication. Searchable by keyword, location, creator, subject, and title.

  • Windows Live Local - Combines online mapping and local search, uses a scratch pad to take notes, and allows to search questions around the United States in a geographical context.

  • World Atlas - Get maps and relevant information about every country, every U.S. state and dozens of major American cities.

  • Worldmapper - A collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on according to the subject of interest.






  • This category was updated on Jan 10, 2010

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