Geographic Alliance of Iowa
MAPS
Mapquest
An interactive atlas
Maps and
References
The University of Iowa - Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research
The following compilation of Internet/WWW sites is intended to be an introductory
guide to some of the map and reference resources available via the World Wide
Web. The maps which are listed here have been selected because they are thought
to be reasonably useful and/or interesting. They are categorized by geographical
region although there are a couple of thematic categories such as Interactive
Maps.
GIS in Education
GIS technology for 4th-8th graders
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are an exciting new set of technologies
increasingly utilized by businesses, governments, environmental researchers
and others as a powerful way to analyze spatial data. This page demonstrates
the map-making capabilities of the Geographic Information Systems and also explains
how to best use and make many other kinds of maps.
USGS Mapping Information:
Educational Resource
Educational Resources for Cartography, Geography, and Related Disciplines
Map On Us
See drawing of the map after you enter the correct address, city, state, and
zip.
Yahoo! Maps
View the map of the intersection, street address, or city and state you have
entered. You can also find driving directions, location of businesses in the
surrounding area, and mail a map to your friends and family.
World
Atlas: Maps and Geography of the World
This online World Atlas includes maps and geographical information for the following
entities: Alphabetical Listing of Countries and Continents, Countries Listed
by Continent, U.S. States and Territories, Cities of the World, Oceans, Territories,
and Dependencies.