Blogs

About.com Geography
A exhaustive resource on the discipline of geography. Learn all about geography, its branches, and how to study geography and excel in becoming a geographer.
All Points Blog
All Points Blog (APB) is a publication of Directions Media, Glencoe, Illinois. APB is a news and opinion source on location technology. We offer news on business and consumer hardware,
Anything Geospatial
AnyGeo is GISuser’s blog about GIS, the Geo web 2.0, Geo-Social Networks,GPS, maps, google maps, google earth & anything geospatial - for GIS / Geospatial users and enthusiasts.
ArcGIS Data Blog
Because content is such a crucial component of your GIS projects, and because ESRI is working to make more content available to you, we decided it’s about time we launch
Atlas(t)
Mapping, landscapes, and you.
Ball State GIS Research and Map Collection
The GIS Research and Map Collection (GRMC) is an integrated GIS lab and traditional map collection located on the second floor of Bracken Library. The collection consists of a wide
Bartholomew Archive
This blog is authored by the curators of the Bartholomew Archive Printing Record and complements the associated Bartholomew Archive website.
BatchGeo Blog
All about a little service that lets you create maps real fast.
Bing Maps Blog
The official blog for Bing Maps.
BloGoMaps
Le blog officiel de Google Maps France
Blog IDEE
El blog de la comunidad de la Infraestructura de Datos Espaciales de España
Brian Flood
.NET and GIS
COMPASS
A place for the exchange of ideas and news on GIS and Maps at George Mason University.
Cartastrophe
There are a lot of bad maps out there. They lurk in brochures, on company websites, and in magazines. They confuse, they miscommunicate, and they make it hard to learn
Cartogrammar
I post about my projects and other happenings and thoughts in my line of work. Like many a cartographer, though, my interests extend to all the arts and sciences that
Cartophilia
Stamps, postcards, advertising, coffee mugs, shirts, and other ephemera. I love maps, and maps as an element of design.
La Cartoteca
La Cartoteca nació en 2005 como un medio para recopilar y comentar noticias, productos y recursos relacionados con el apasionante mundo de los mapas, la cartografía y, en general, cualquier
CloudMade
CloudMade provides you with access to a range of innovative tools and APIs that allow you to make the most of map data. We source our map data from OpenStreetMap,
Collins Maps Blog
Latest news and views from Collins Geo, the producers of Collins and Times maps and atlases and Collins Bartholomew digital data.
Contours: National Geographic Maps
This is the official blog of National Geographic Maps. Through this blog we’ll update you on our activities and what’s going on in the world of mapping, and answer some
Ctrl-N/ journal
Repository of texts, research and documents on cities, mapping, networks, psychogeography and the experience of places.
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
The David Rumsey Map Collection was started over 25 years ago and contains more than 150,000 maps. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century maps of North and
Digital Earth Blog
Keeping up with the various digital earths including Google Earth, Google Maps, Virtual Earth and others.
Digital Earth Weblog
Andrew Hallam is a software guy who focuses on Web technologies, web services and geospatial applications.
Digital Geography
Digital Geography is all about using new technologies in the Geography curriculum. The author is Noel Jenkins, a full-time Advanced Skills Teacher, working in the South West of England.
ESRI Mapping Center
The Mapping Center blog was started in spring 2007 to facilitate communication among GIS users about how the software can be used to make better maps.
ESRI Support Center News
The ESRI Support Center is an essential tool for many of us in the ESRI User Community.
The Earth Is Square
Ed Parsons
Ed Parsons is the Geospatial Technologist of Google. edparsons.com is written by Ed Parsons, not Google so the views expressed in this blog are mine and not necessarily those of
The Electoral Map
The Electoral Map is a blog at the intersection of politics and geography. We believe that maps tell the story behind the votes — the culture, economics, demographics, history, sports
Engadget (GPS entries)
Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics.
Fantom Planet
The Fiducial Mark
A geospatial blog about mapping, photogrammetry, and the geospatial industry in general. I like to focus on product mapping techniques (e.g. dodging, terrain production, orthorectification) as well as data collection:
First Printing: The Antique Maps and Prints Blog
First Printing is a weekly blog devoted to antique maps and antique prints. We announce meetings, events, exhibitions, etc. We also list upcoming auctions and antiquarian bookfairs.
Free GIS Data & Imagery GeoBlog
Public domain GIS data and Free GIS data repositories and clearinghouses.
Free Geography Tools
Leszek Pawlowicz’s excellent blog pointing to free GIS and cartographic tools online.
GIS Pathway
My plan for this site is to create a place where both novice and professional can develop a pathway to success. Whether you are learning a simple GIS tip or
GIS Web Maps
Blogging on the current state of GIS & Web mapping applications out on the Interwebs.
GIS in Education and Curriculum Integration
GPS Review
Read GPS reviews for Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, Mio, NAVIGON, and others for auto navigation, handheld recreation, and bluetooth GPS devices.
GPS Tracklog
GPS reviews, news, tips and tricks from the author of GPS Mapping: Make Your Own Maps.
Garmin Blog
News, events, product information and behind-the-scenes info from Garmin. The global leader in GPS navigation.
GeoCarta
GeoCarta is edited by Roger W. Hart. A second generation Texas land surveyor, Roger Hart began his surveying career at the age of 16. He became a Registered Professional Land
GeoChalkboard
GeoChalkboard is a “how-to” style GIS blog provided by GeoSpatial Training Services covering hands on exercises in Google Earth, Google Maps, ESRI, and Micrsoft Virtual Earth technologies.
The GeoChristian
The primary objective of The GeoChristian is to increase science literacy among Evangelical Christians, especially in the areas of the Earth and environmental sciences. I aim to discuss controversial areas
GeoInWeb
GeoInWeb.com est un blog sur tout ce qui touche de près ou de loin à la cartographie et à l’information géographique : geoweb, webmapping, services de mobilité et de navigation,
GeoMusings
Bill Dollins’s personal blog on matters related to programming, geospatial technologies, consulting and any other issues that may cross his mind.
GeoPDF
Advancing the art of publishing geospatial information.
Geobloggers
Rev Dan Catt’s blog.
Geocurrents
GeocurrentEvents is a web-based resource offering cartographically illustrated analysis of significant news stories. This blog is based on the proposition that geographical knowledge can greatly enhance our understanding of current
Geographic Travels with Catholicgauze
A blog on Geography, geographic thought, and cool geography links!
Geographicus Antique Map Blog
On antique maps and the rare map trade.
Geothought
Thoughts on geospatial and location technology from Peter Batty.
Google Earth Blog
Google Earth Blog is dedicated to sharing the best news, interesting sights, technology, and happenings for Google Earth.
Google Earth Design
The antidote to red dot fever — good design for your Google Earth map.
Google Earth Hacks Blog
Everything you need to know about Google Earth.
Google Earth Library
The Google Earth Library showcases add-on content for Google Earth. Some of the content you will find here was created by myself, and some of it created by others.
Google Geo Developers Blog
It’s become obvious that the title “Maps API Blog” just doesn’t cut it anymore, so we’ve decided to launch a new blog in its place that welcomes all geo developers,
Google LatLong
Google’s official blog for Google Earth and Google Maps.
Google Maps Mania
An unofficial Google Maps blog tracking the websites, mashups and tools being influenced by Google Maps.
Great Map
MAPS WithOUT Borders. Information Mapping Interface. Experimental Development Log.
High Earth Orbit
My name is Andrew Turner — a neogeographer involved in helping build the geospatial web.
Indiemaps.com/blog
This is the blog of Zachary Forest Johnson, independent cartographer and visualization engineer.
Infonaut’s Infection Watch Blog
In 2003, after witnessing the SARS crisis firsthand, two healthcare IT professionals decided to fill a critical gap in the resources available to healthcare planners: with a map-based GIS tool
Integrity Logic
This is the blog for Integrity Logic. We add material whenever inspiration strikes, or when we’re terribly bored.
James Fee GIS Blog
Geospatial technology, Web mapping and spatial services.
Making Maps: DIY Cartography
This blog highlights resources that supplement the Making Maps book and help you to make better maps. Like the Making Maps book, this blog also provides examples of creative and
Map Hawk
This blog will cover the use of maps, mapping technology and location-based information in the media as well as its use by others who are using maps to convey a
The Map Scroll
Dear Internets, You know what you need? A blog that updates with one new bitchin map every goddamn day.
Map of the Week (Toronto Star)
Web editor Patrick Cain’s weekly map looking at life in the GTA and beyond.
Map the Universe
Map the Universe is a blog that will document what I learn about the world of antique maps and antique map collecting as I go along. More than likely, Map
MapHead
This blog tries to explore the ontology of cartography (what exactly do we mean by “map”?), and increasingly deals with issues relating to theological diversity in Quaker circles. In a
MapMarks
Mark Ovenden’s blog.
MapQuest Blog
Official blog.
MapQuest Developer Blog
The MapQuest Developer Network is the one-stop resource for developing on the MapQuest Platform. Be sure to check out the MapQuest Developer Blog for the latest developer news and information.
Mapperz: The Mapping News Blog
Map and GIS News finding blog… for UK, Europe and Worldwide Maps… With so many Maps and GIS sites online now it is hard to find the good from the
The MetaCarta Blog
In this blog, you will find a variety of posts about topics related to geography, geo tagging, mapping, and geography-related open source and Internet technology.
El Mundo de los mapas
Reflexiones y artículos personales sobre cartografía, mapas, sistemas de información geográfica, GPS y geografía con frecuencia de actualización semanal.
My Wonderful World Blog
This is the blog for the My Wonderful World Campaign, a National Geographic-led initiative to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities.
NAVTEQ Blogs
This section contains blogs by NAVTEQ staff and selected NN4D members. News, helpful tips and sample code addressing specific topics may be shared daily.
Nikolas Schiller: The Daily Render
Off the Map
The mapping revolution is accelerating in parallel with the broader Web revolution. The Web is moving from the publishing Web, through the social communication Web, and on to the information
Ogle Earth
Ogle Earth documents how Google Earth and other neogeographical tools are affecting geopolitics. By Stefan Geens.
OpenGeoData
OpenGeoData is a blog and podcast about open maps, data and OpenStreetMap primarily by Steve Coast.
Le Petit Blog Cartographique
Comme vous le constatez, le blog est revenu. Aucune périodicité n’est prévue, mais la thématique générale reste la même. Quelques papiers généraux sur l‘évolution des techniques cartographiques viendront accompagner les
Platial News and Neogeography
The official weblog of Platial.
Quantum GIS Blog
Razón Cartográfica
Razón Cartográfica busca articular, promover y difundir las investigaciones relacionadas con la historia de la geografia y la cartografía en Colombia e Ibero/Latinoamerica. En este blog usted encontrará colecciones de
Richard’s Tech Reviews
GPS loggers, mapping digital photos, digital picture frames, and more.
Sean Gillies Blog
I’m Sean Gillies, a programmer for the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World at New York University, and Chief Engineer of Pleiades.
SharpGIS
GIS from a .NET and JavaScript developer’s perspective, by Morten Nielsen.
Spatial Law and Policy
Legal and policy issues associated with geospatial data and technology.
Strange Maps
Studiekring Historische Cartografie: Logboek
Er gebeurt veel op het gebied van historische cartografie. Er verschijnen nieuwe publicaties, musea houden tentoonstellingen en soms is er zelfs een cartografisch onderwerp op televisie te zien. Via dit
Surveying, Mapping and GIS
This site has been developed to discuss a wide variety of topics revolving around acquisition, maintenance and development of surveying, mapping, and GIS data and applications. Some areas of current
Tanto
Questo sito è un raccoglitore delle cose della rete che ci piacciono di più. Ci trovate contenuti legati al nostro lavoro ed al tempo libero (che spesso spendiamo navigando).
Technical Ramblings
Ramblings of a GIS hacker.
Le Technoblog du LAC
Blog de Technologie du Lycée français Albert Camus de Conakry (Rép. de Guinée).
TecnoMaps
TecnoMAPS es un blog dedicado a informar sobre Geoposicionamiento y Sistemas de Información Geográfica. Con especial interés por sistemas como Google Maps y Virtual Earth.
Thematic Mapping Blog
This is the personal blog of Bjørn Sandvik.
TopoNorte
Twelve Mile Circle
Dedicated to the many unusual places that can be found on maps that just don’t seem to make sense. State highpoints, non-contiguous boundaries, latitude/longitude confluences, and other trivial geographic facts
Understanding Google Maps and Yahoo Local Search
Vector One
A spatially related blog by Jeff Thurston.
Very Spatial
The VerySpatial blog is intended to be a location for the hosts and participants of A VerySpatial Podcast to link to interesting sites and articles on Geography and related information.
Visual Think Map
Chris Watson’s blog about mapping, design and visualization.
Warping History: Analytical Methods in Historical Cartography
Dedicated to the use of advanced mathematics, image analysis, and archaeological techniques for research in the history of cartography.
Webmapper
Webmapper is a consultancy firm headed by Edward Mac Gillavry and Richard Duivenvoorde. Located in Utrecht, the Netherlands, we focus on creating usable web mapping solutions and consultancy services in
Where
Where brings together urbanists from all walks of life living in cities around the world to poke, prod, and otherwise examine everything urban in an effort to maintain a global
The Yahoo! Geo Technologies Blog
We’re here to talk about Yahoo!’s products, resources and other interesting things relating to geo technology. We’re software, engineering and data experts with more than a casual interest on all

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