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Welcome to the USGS - U.S. Geological Survey
by sbrothier
& 3 others
As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, we are dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us. Learn more about our goals and priorities for the coming decade in our Science Strategy.
December 2009
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November 2009
How Google Street View Will Look 5 Years From Now - Jan’s Experiments
by sbrothier
Google Street View is a feature of Google Maps and Google Earth which provides panoramic views of streets so the viewers can look around at any place that has been covered. What is the difference between Google Street View and handcrafted virtual panoramic photography as of today? What is stopping Street View to look as today’s best VR panoramas? What are the current and future technology constraints? How will Street View look in 5 years?
CAN Outreach blog » Blog Archive » Telling stories using maps
by sbrothier
The first thing Joy Suliman focuses on in the morning is the Alessi kettle sitting on her stove top. The funky Italian design prepares her for a great day. Just looking at the slick lines and quirky details makes her feel good as she pours water into it for her cup of tea. In gratitude to how this beautiful design makes her feel, the former CAN project manager decided her kettle’s story deserved to be told.
A jQuery Plugin for Zoomable, Interactive Maps - New Media Campaigns
by vrossign
asic css file is included with the demo zip. Here is some rough minimal css:
view sourceprint?
1.#map { position: relative; width: 700px; height: 470px; overflow: hidden; }
2.#returnlink { display: block; position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0; }
3.#map a.bullet { display: block; position: absolute; width: 10px; height: 10px; background: yellow; }
4.#map img.zoomable { }
5.#map div.popup{ display: none; position: absolute; width: 200px; height: 300px; }
6.#map div.popup a.close{ display: block; position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0; }
The code above will work just fine as a starting point. Obviously a lot of embellishment can be added to make the map look as g
Geomap ou comment mettre en oeuvre rapidement sur le web des cartes choroplètes ou en symboles (presque) proportionnels
by philippej
(via)
Tutoriel sur la création de cartes thématiques avec l'API Visualisation de Google [Rappel].
Cartographer.js
by philippej
& 3 others
(via)
Première version d'une librairie javascript qui permet de créer des cartes thématiques avec Google Maps.
October 2009
google-maps-icons - Project Hosting on Google Code
by eledo34
& 6 others
MapIcons est une collection d’icônes dont le but est de venir remplacer avantageusement les icônes standards mise à disposition des internautes créateurs de carte personnalisée de GoogleMaps.
Nicolas Mollet, le créateur du projet, nous propose plus de 500 icônes classées par catégories/couleurs :
Administration, Office & Industry
Culture & Entertainment
Education & Kids
Events & Weather
Friends, Family & Real Estate
Media
Miscellaneous
Restaurants [...]
Cuil
by ycc2106
& 13 others
we offer you helpful choices and suggestions until you find the page you want and that you know is out there. We believe that analyzing the Web rather than our users is a more useful approach, so we don’t collect data about you and your habits, lest we are tempted to peek. With Cuil, your search history is always private. Cuil is an old Irish word for knowledge. For knowledge, ask Cuil.
xm.my | short links for maps
by ycc2106
Create short map links - the easiest way to share locations in posts, tweets and texts
