Notable MemorialsThis morning, I created a map of memorials in central London.My Notable Memorials map displays the names of individuals with memorials in central London, many of which are blue plaque memorials.While there’s nothing particularly groundbreaking about the map itself (although seeing the names of individuals rather than just markers is quite engaging), what ..read more

Around 105,000 Los Angeles residents remain under mandatory evacuation orders, with an additional 87,000 under evacuation warnings. Many of these residents are uncertain and deeply concerned about the safety of their homes. So far, more than 12,000 buildings have been destroyed by the Los Angeles fires.To provide clarity and transparency, the County of Los Angeles has published preliminary maps ..read more

In October 2004, Rodney Frank Williams's daughters reported hearing what they described as "a combination of a whale and a dinosaur" coming from the state forestland near their home in Joyce, Washington. Upon further investigation, Williams discovered a footprint "much like a large wide human print dressed in a moccasin." Additional incidents, including a mysteriously moved pumpkin, led ..read more

Five wildfires are currently burning in Los Angeles. At the time of writing, three of the fires remain uncontained. So far, the fires have claimed at least five lives, and 137,000 people have been evacuated. Over 1,000 structures, including many homes, have also been lost. The Los Angeles Time's California Widlfires Map uses data from CalFire, the National Interagency Fire Center, and the ..read more

One of my favorite pastimes is searching for houses for sale in the UK and Europe. I love trawling real estate sites and discovering what kind of property I could buy if I sold my small terraced house in London. As a result of this almost daily exploration of real estate listings, you might say I have become obsessed with house prices and the cost of property in different areas of the UK.Which ..read more

It is often argued that the distortions of the Mercator projection affect the public's cognitive map, giving them an incorrect understanding of the relative sizes of countries and continents around the world. To investigate this claim, the Department of Geography at Ghent University conducted a study to collect data on people's perceptions of the world and test their understanding of the ..read more

SPOT, is an AI-powered tool designed to simplify and enhance the geolocation process for journalists and the OSINT community. Searching for the locations in media content can be challenging, especially for those unfamiliar with OSINT tools for identifying locations which are unknown. SPOT is designed to bridge this gap by providing a user-friendly way to locate places in images and videos using ..read more

Think you know your U.S. states? Test your geography skills and creativity with Mapped, Drawn & Bordered, a fun and challenging game that puts your state-drawing abilities to the test! Whether you're a geography buff or just looking for a unique way to pass the time, this game offers an entertaining way to explore the United States while testing your geography and map drawing skills.I've ..read more

On New Year's Day, I posted the Maps Mania round-up of the 2024 Year in Maps. I am not the only one who has spent time exploring the best maps of 2024. The Global Investigative Journalism Network's Top 10 Data Journalism Projects of 2024  included maps from Hungary's Atlo, Japan's Nikkei, and Germany's netzpolitik. Danube Warming Up Atló's Danube Warming Up uses a Mapbox story-map ..read more

The Copernicus Interactive Climate Atlas is a new interactive map from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (CS3). This map-based application uses historical climate data and modeled future scenarios to visualize the potential impacts of various global heating levels. C3S, established by the European Union, aims to provide authoritative information and services that help ..read more