The Iranian Missiles Map / / No Comments The Iranian Missiles Map Modern missile warfare is framed as precise, calculated, and technologically controlled. But “precision” in military terms does not mean what most people think it means. After the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, Tehran retaliated by striking Israel and U.S.-linked military sites across the region, including in Gulf states that host American forces. Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Iranian, Missiles
How to Create an Interactive Conceptual Map / / No Comments The 2026 Gorton and Denton Byelection Map In The Map of Human Happiness I reviewed a conceptual interactive map created by The Pudding to visualize the results of a 2017 research project. Here is how you can create your own conceptual maps using the Azgaar Fantasy Map Generator with the MapLibre mapping library.This project combines world-building tools with modern web mapping to create a Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Conceptual, create, Interactive
Isometric NYC Snow / / No Comments Isometric NYC Snow In January, a massive isometric map of New York was released. Isometric NYC is a sprawling pixel art tribute to the city, visualizing every block – from iconic skyscrapers to tucked-away corners – from a unique isometric perspective.Of course, one of the primary hurdles for any cartographer is that the world never stops moving. No sooner is a “definitive” map Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Isometric, snow
Mapping the Carbon Footprint of the Global Grid / / No Comments In August 2025, France had a carbon intensity of 25 gCO₂eq/kWh, while Missouri was 688 gCO₂eq/kWh. In other words, Missouri has a carbon intensity about 2,652% higher than France.You can compare the carbon intensity of different regions and countries of the world for yourself using Electricity Maps. Electricity Maps is a sophisticated live visualization that tracks where your electricity comes Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Carbon, Footprint, global, Grid, Mapping
Real-Time Flight Tracking is now 3D / / No Comments The next generation of flight-tracking maps has arrived! I am a huge fan of live flight-tracking maps like Flightradar24, ADS-B Exchange and FlightAware. These popular websites all show planes moving in real time on top of a 2D map. Recently Air Loom introduced the concept of a 3D air-traffic map to bring a whole new level of immersion to flight tracking. Unlike traditional flight maps, Air Loom Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: flight, realtime, Tracking
Adding a Dolly Zoom to Your Map / / No Comments This week, Andrew Sepic of Mapbox published a fascinating article on Unlocking Mapbox GL JS’s Hidden Field of View Control – a technique that can dramatically change how a map feels without moving the camera at all.By manipulating the camera’s internal FOV parameter, developers can:Create a telephoto effect (narrow FOV) for architectural visualizationProduce a dramatic wide-angle Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Adding, Dolly, Zoom
Mapping Every Ancient Site in Greece / / No Comments Whether you are planning a trip to Greece, researching ancient civilizations, or simply exploring the geography of the classical world, you should enjoy the Archaeological Atlas of Greece.I have a huge soft spot for historical cartography, especially when it involves rescuing data from “old-school” interfaces and making it more accessible. Which is why I’m drawn to the Archaeological Atlas Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Ancient, every, Greece, Mapping, Site
Pinning Photo History to the Map / / No Comments You are about to become a digital time-traveler with OpenMediaMap. There’s an undeniable nostalgic thrill in stumbling upon a century-old photograph of your own neighborhood – spotting the ghosts of buildings long gone or recognizing the outlines of streets that still exist today. By mapping vintage images, OpenMediaMap makes it possible to explore these moments geographically and experience the Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: History, Photo, Pinning