Posts Categorized: Maps

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. One of the most common maps of the world is in fact, one of the most misleading.  The problem is that the size of countries and continents have been either exaggerated or downplayed. Found at http://ift.tt/2lSDZmH

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. Transport for London has released another alternative version of the Tube map—and it’s actually really useful. The London transport manager has created a ‘Walk the Tube’ map, which shows how long it takes to totter between stations. The full-sized version is here. Found at http://ift.tt/1iTHmHi

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. How do you create a map showing every road in the United States, with the precise location of every stop sign, all the lane markings, every exit ramp and every traffic light — and update it in real time as traffic is rerouted around construction and accidents? Found at… Read more »

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. More than 40 different map dealers from across the globe came to Miami recently to display their antique maps, charts, town plans and atlases. Found at http://ift.tt/2lz1twR

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. Not so very long ago, no paddler or hillwalker would head out the door without tucking a topographic map into his (or her) pack. But that was then. Today, even supposedly expert trekkers attempt winter ascents above treeline with no other navigational aid than a cell phone. Found at… Read more »

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. So many of the cartographers I’ve gotten to know while writing about maps seem to genuinely love their jobs. It’s one of those professions with a disproportionate number of people who are really happy to be there. Found at http://ift.tt/2l9iIV8

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. SA Metro is a set of keys for mechanical keyboards that form colored subway lines in the classic style of the London Underground map. Three editions are planned, covering staggered, gridded and ergonomic keyboard layouts; to be absolutely clear, it lacks standard legends. Found at http://ift.tt/2lgfTkG

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. Thirty years ago, a company called Etak released the first commercially available computerized navigation system for automobiles. Found at http://ift.tt/1LNDuD8

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. Artist Matthew Rangel hikes through what looks like some of the most beautiful terrain in the world and makes these cartographic drawings based on his experiences. Lovely work. (via @djacobs) Found at http://ift.tt/2iRZNzz

Today’s maps found on the interwebs. At The Awl, Victoria Johnson fondly remembers the books of her youth that contained extra material. Like maps. If I ruled the world, or at least a publishing company, all books would contain as much supplementary information as possible. Nonfiction, fiction — doesn’t matter. Found at http://ift.tt/2jV6ZtD