What Is the Web Mercator Projection?
The Web Mercator projection uses a modified version of the Mercator projection and has become a default map projection for web mapping.
Maps & Cartography
Space-Time Cubes: Stack Time Like Lego
Space-time cubes show how phenomena change over time within geographic space. In a space-time cube, each cube represents a slice of time.
3 Advantages of Paper Maps Over Digital Maps
In the digital cartography age, it’s easy to overlook traditional paper maps. But they still serve their purpose in our day in age.
10 Topographic Maps From Around the World
Topographers face an uphill battle of a changing geography. These are the top 10 topographic maps built to meet the challenge of accuracy and completeness.
25 Map Types: Brilliant Ideas to Build Unbeatable Maps
From cartograms to contour maps, cartographers are like heroes. And every hero has a secret. If you want to build unbeatable maps, here are 25 map types.
Why Are Great Circles the Shortest Flight Path?
Airplanes travel along the true shortest route in a 3-dimensional space. This curved route is called a geodesic or great circle route.
Where is the Central Meridian?
The central meridian is the center line of longitude for projection systems. Projected coordinate systems often use it as a reference point for a x-origin.
How to Track the Spread of Viruses Using GIS
Everyday, communities are at risk of transmissible diseases and growing pandemics like COVID-19. We use GIS to track the spread of viruses in real-time maps.
50 Map Projections Types: A Visual Guide
If you’re in need of a visual reference guide to map projection types, this goldmine of the top 50 global map projections used by cartographers will help.
Ocean Currents Map: Visualize Our Oceans Movement
Our ocean’s movements push large amounts of water every day. But where? See this list of ocean currents map and visualize our oceans movement and dynamics.