Map Watch News

Google has launched a free UK map server that provides what I feel are the best interactive maps of the entire UK. You can zoom, pan, print, search for locations, businesses and much more. Check it out at Google's Free UK Map Server.

If you need a zip code map for business planning then check out what is available at Digital Map Store. Updated zip code maps are now available for all 50 states and major metro areas. These are large-format maps suitable for use on your bulletin board.
Zip Code Maps

The United States Geological Survey has released Open File Report 2005-1145, "Modified Mercalli Intensity Maps for the 1906 Earthquake Plotted in ShakeMap Format". This map collection shows how the intensity of the earthquake varied geographically. In addition, animations comparing the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake with the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake are presented.
Read more about these Earthquake Animation Maps and ShapeMaps at the USGS website.

The geographic distribution of veterinary cases of West Nile Virus are shown on the United States Geological Survey West Nile Virus mapping website. Counties shown in pink in the map below have documented cases of West Nile Virus in domesticated animals during calendar year 2004.
See the 2004 Veterinary Cases of West Nile Virus Map at the USGS website.

The United States Geological Survey West Nile Virus mapping website can also be used to study the geographic distribution of bird infections. Counties shown in pink in the map below have documented cases of West Nile Virus in birds during calendar year 2004. Counties shown in light blue were sampled for West Nile Virus in birds.
See the 2004 Cases of West Nile Virus in Birds Map at the USGS website.

The United States Geological Survey has posted a website where the incidence of human cases of West Nile Virus has been mapped. Counties shown in pink in the map below have documented cases of West Nile Virus in humans during calendar year 2004.
See the 2004 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Map at the USGS website.

The Connecticut Forest and Park Association publishes the "Connecticut Walk Book" - a guide to hiking in Connecticut. Included in the 18th edition are 75 trail maps and descriptions for the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System, the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut, and other trails in state forests, parks and quasi-public open space areas maintained in part or entirely by CFPA trail volunteers. Use this guide while you are hiking in Connecticut but it also tells you where you can park, where you can get a fantastic view and many other items of interest.

Learn more about Connecticut Hiking at the CFPA website.

The Royal Canadian Geographic Society has published a website full of Canadian maps and learning information. Included is an online map server that allows you to zoom, pan, navigate and querry. The site also includes extensive collection of lesson plans, games, quizzes and more. Also available is a hard copy of the atlas.
Check out the Atlas of Canadian Maps