30 Day Map Challenge / / No Comments November’s 30DayMapChallenge is fast approaching – and the daily themes for this year’s event have just been released!The #30DayMapChallenge is an annual, community-driven event that brings together mapmakers from all over the world. Started by Topi Tjukanov in 2019, it’s become a global celebration of cartography, creativity, and data visualization. Each day in November, participants Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: challenge
Mapping Russia’s Attack on Europe / / No Comments Each symbol on this interactive map represents an attempt by the Russian state to destabilize European democracy. The map visualizes Russia’s hybrid warfare against the West, which involves tactics as diverse as cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, physical sabotage, and even possible assassinations — actions that might seem minor in isolation but form part of a broader strategy to undermine Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: attack, Europe, Mapping, Russia's
The Atlas of American Gun Violence / / No Comments The Trace’s An Atlas of American Gun Violence is an interactive map that uses data from the Gun Violence Archive to visualize gun homicides and assaults across the contiguous United States.The map has drawn a fair amount of criticism on the MapPorn subreddit, with many dismissing it as “just a population density map.” I think this criticism is somewhat unfair. If you were to zoom Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: American, atlas, violence
Mapping the Housing Crisis in Portugal / / No Comments The growth of short-term rental properties is a serious problem in Portugal and is contributing to a housing crisis that makes it increasingly difficult for residents to find affordable homes. des AL ojamento is a Mapbox story-map that vividly illustrates the proliferation of short-term rentals in Lisbon and Porto.Users can choose to explore the growth of ALs (Alojamento Local — Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: crisis, Housing, Mapping, Portugal
The Musical Animated Train Map / / No Comments Tokyo’s train stations are famous for their departure melodies – short musical jingles that play when a train leaves a station. Each station on the city’s extensive rail network has its own distinctive tune, creating a unique soundscape that signals the start of a journey. These melodies are designed to soothe passengers, catch attention, and add a touch of local character to the daily commute. Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Animated, Musical, train
See Europe by Train, Hour by Hour / / No Comments Chronotrains, pioneers of European train data visualization, are back with another superb tool. Their latest interactive map again reveals how far you can travel in Europe by train within set time periods – using an impressive animated isochrone layer.The original Old Chronotrains map features an amazing interactive isochrone layer that automatically moves around Europe to show you how Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Europe, hour, train
How Google Maps Works / / No Comments Google Maps Explained is an awesome walkthrough that breaks down how Google Maps figures out the best route when you ask for directions. The star of the show is Geo, a cute little green guide who walks you through the behind-the-scenes magic that makes Google Maps so smart. At the heart of Google Directions is some seriously clever tech – powerful pathfinding algorithms. These are Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Google, maps, works
Losing BIG, Very SAD! / / No Comments The Economist has mapped President Trump’s approval rating in each state, and the results look bleak for the president and the Republican Party ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Drawing on data from YouGov polling, The Economist finds that Trump holds a positive net approval rating in only 11 states.In its cartogram of Donald Trump’s Approval Rating, the magazine shows that the Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Losing, very