Category: Google Maps | Aug 2, 2010
MasMap-OnlineMasmap overlays very detailed map tiles on top of Google Maps. So if you need a really detailed map of Kuala Lumpur you should use Masmap.Masmap also includes all the normal Google Map views (map, satellite, hybrid, terrain) and an OpenStreetMap view. However if you use the Masmap view you have access to thousands of interactive points of interest. The POIs include churches,
Category: Google Maps | Aug 1, 2010
Bonjour QuébecThe official tourist website of the Government of Québec has produced a Google Map to showcase the sights and activities available in the Canadian province.The map markers allow visitors to Québec to find accommodation, attractions and activities for their trip. It is possible to view the map markers by category. For example if you are looking for accommodation for your visit you
From: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleMapsMania/~3/VUDEFZt-2Jw/exploring-quebec-with-google-maps.html
Category: Google Maps | Aug 1, 2010
MappybirthdayFor the fifth anniversary of the Google Maps API I helped Google create a Google Maps mashup that allows map developers to pin their Google Maps mashups to a map. The idea was to highlight some of the amazing maps that people have created with the API all over the world.The map is hosted on Google App Engine and uses Google Fusion Tables to store users’ submissions. To help other map
From: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleMapsMania/~3/bWnSx_e2w6s/google-map-of-maps.html
Category: Google Maps | Jul 31, 2010
Tours from AboveLuckily it is the weekend, which means you can probably afford to have your attention consumed by Tours From Above.Tours From Above is a showcase for some of the world’s best aerial panoramic photographers and some of the most amazing 360 degree panoramas you will ever see. The site uses Google Maps to show you the locations of aerial panoramas. These panoramas allow you to view
From: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleMapsMania/~3/TjUyytAqTw8/this-is-must-see-google-map.html
Category: Google Maps | Jul 31, 2010
Save the RainThis Google Map can help you calculate how much rain water you can harvest from your property. One way to prepare for the effects of global warming on water supply is to capture rain water running off of roofs. This process is known as rainwater harvesting. The rainwater can then be used to flush toilets, and, even do laundry.Save the Rain can help you calculate how much rainwater
From: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleMapsMania/~3/sqQ4JQPc3VU/water-harvesting-with-google-maps.html
Category: Google Maps | Jul 30, 2010
Google Street View SlideOver the last couple of days I’ve been working on trying to copy Microsoft’s excellent demo of Street Slide with Google Maps Street View. You can see Microsoft’s demo in the video above.You can view my latest attempt at recreating the effect here.I’ve used Jamie Thomspon’s Street View Tile Viewer to grab static images from Google Street View to provide the side on
From: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleMapsMania/~3/Q7oiamKo_1U/google-street-view-side-view.html
Category: Google Maps | Jul 30, 2010
Visualising Urban GeographiesWilliam Edgar, City & Castle of Edinburgh, 1765Visualising Urban Geographies is a project that aims to bring together historical data provided by Professor Richard Rodger with historical maps provided by the National Library of Scotland. The project’s examples website provides access to a very large number of historical maps of Scotland, many of which you can view
From: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleMapsMania/~3/lCdGad03XZc/historical-maps-of-scotland.html
Category: Google Maps | Jul 30, 2010
Barclays Cycle Hire MapLondon’s new cycle hire scheme started today. 5,000 bicycles are available for hire from around 400 special docking stations around the UK capital. Transport for London have produced this Google Map showing the location of the docking stations.You can search for docking stations by address or just zoom the map to a location. If you click on a map marker you can get live
Category: Google Maps | Jul 30, 2010
GuidebookPlusGuidebookPlus is a Google Maps based index for travel guidebooks.GuidebookPlus maps the page numbers of all the places in guidebooks, such as those published by Lonely Planet and Rough Guide. For example is you choose ‘Lonely Planet: Italy’ from the drop down menu and zoom in on Italy you can see the page numbers on the map relating to each location.GuidebookPlus includes a number of
From: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleMapsMania/~3/-JvalpVyHEE/guide-books-on-google-maps.html
Category: Google Maps | Jul 29, 2010
Stereoluchtfoto’s van Amersfoort uit 1932In July 1932 a plane flew over the Dutch city of Amersfoort and took 160 stereoscopic aerial photographs. Wessel Spoelder has pieced together 32 of these photographs and created this Google Maps mashup.So if you have your 3D glasses hanging around after viewing Street View in 3D put them on and check out Amersfoort from above in 3D. If you know Amersfoort
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