“Online mapping is evolving into a historic nexus of disparate technologies and communities that is changing the fundamental use of the Internet, as well as redefining the concept of maps in our culture.”

Flickr Graph is an application that explores the social relationships inside flickr.com. It makes use of the classic attraction-repulsion algorithm for graphs.

“Towers are registered with the FCC. We’ve taken the information and compiled it into a searchable database, and displayed it with Google Maps to give you a graphical interface to see towers in your area.”

2-layered maps with street view + satellite view

hack that uses Google’s API to help record distances traveled during a running or walking workout

“As a surveyor, you have vast opportunities. You can map the world’s terrain. Explore new oil sources. Investigate crime scenes. Take charge as a CEO. Appear in court as an expert witness…” […]

Flash-based visual map of Google News… interesting