Graphical Systems
From CASCI
This page is dedicated to web-based geospatial tools using a visual interface that allows for creating interactive, customizable maps with street or aerial imagery that can then be embedded in users' web pages. Many of the resources listed here refer to Google Maps as that is one of the most widely used graphical systems.
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Tools
- Via Virtual Earth - a Microsoft Windows Live Service
Examples
- Google Maps Mania is an unofficial Google Maps blog tracking the websites, mashups and tools being influenced by Google Maps. This regularly updated blog provides links to many different example of what Google Maps can be used to create.
- TwitterVision visualizes public tweets on a global map in different languages. It uses both Google Maps and Poly9, which provides web-mapping to geographic 3-D planet Earth.
- WikipediaVision Inspired by TwitterVision and powered by Google maps, this site visualizes anonymous edits to Wikipedia in almost real-time, usually with a lag of only a few minutes, on a global map.
Introductory Resources
- Learn how to create and share your own custom created maps. [1]
- A simple guide to add google maps in a website or blog.[2]
- Expand your clientele base by adding your business in google maps. Quick tutorial to add your business. [3]
Others
- Google Mapmaker Explore your cartographic interests and help Google in adding maps for certain regions. It makes map making in your own language possible. At the moment it is possible to choose from 27 languages to choose from for creating maps.
- Google Transit makes planning trips using public transportation very easy. To view the list of cities across the globe that are covered visit here. [4]
- Google Latitute helps you update your location while your are on the move. Share that information through your mobile device or iGoogle.
Advanced Resources
- Introduction to Developing with Google Maps by Eric Pimpler. Directions Magazine: March 13, 2006.
- Official Google Maps API Blog was replaced in May 2008 with The Google Geo Developers Blog. One blog flows seamlessly into the other, and both provide access to a Google Maps API discussion forum where hundreds of developers discuss usage of the Maps & Mapplets API.
Recommended websites and blogs to keep updated with google maps
Related Terms and Concepts
- API
- Mashup
- Need google maps mashups find them here. [5]
Related UMD Projects & People
The Maryland's iSchool Student Wiki uses a map to highlight points of interest in and surrounding College Park. This map created using Google My Maps is a work-in-progress as the wiki develops as a resource by students for students.
