I am reading George R. R. Martin's fantastic (literally) series A Song of Ice and Fire. I want to see better maps. [minor spoilers?] [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Feb 4, 2010 - 9 answers

I want to be able to map visually how citations of a common academic article are linked in other ways. [more inside]
posted by b33j on Feb 2, 2010 - 6 answers

Grand theft auto - san andreas: how would i go about finding out the location of every object in the game ? [more inside]
posted by sgt.serenity on Feb 2, 2010 - 6 answers

Help my non-designer friend make good-looking subway maps! What program/webapp can mimic the DC Metro system map style but with a very small learning curve? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Jan 28, 2010 - 8 answers

Buenos Aires Graffiti filter: Where are some notable pieces of street art, like these murals I just saw on the blue? [more inside]
posted by Acari on Jan 28, 2010 - 5 answers

I'm trying to find this interactive map that I saw a few years ago that mapped relationships between members of the mafia, similar in style to theyrule.net, but my googling fails me. Does anybody else remember such a website?
posted by unlicensedarchitect on Jan 26, 2010 - 4 answers

Can anyone point to resources (online or in print) of fictional city maps, such as maps of Metropolis, Gotham City, Central City, etc.? [more inside]
posted by Slothrop on Jan 17, 2010 - 12 answers

Is there a way to create a map that shows an area within a certain number of driving-minutes from a location? [more inside]
posted by billtron on Jan 14, 2010 - 8 answers

Movie Mapping: Great uses of maps/cartography/GIS/illustrations of spatial relationships on the screen (or other non-interactive, motion media)? [more inside]
posted by cadastral on Jan 14, 2010 - 4 answers

Given a raw list of several hundred addresses, is there an way to divide them into smaller zones based on proximity? No, nothing to do with the DARPA challenge. It's a Santa thing. [more inside]
posted by solo on Dec 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Transferring lots of files quickly to USB sticks? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Dec 3, 2009 - 26 answers

Pipe-filter: Where can I find maps of pipe networks in US cities? [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth on Dec 1, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm working on an art project, and I need to get a copy of the official MTA NYC subway map (the one you get for free in the subway station), and an expired metrocard. I am in the UK. How can I get a hold of these things outside of New York?
posted by spockette on Nov 6, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm looking for an online or freeware map application that allows me to chart where I know people across the globe. This would serve the same purpose as a paper map on the wall with pins in it but would have more flexibility (zoom-in, link to info about the place etc.) If, for example, I were planning a trip to Thailand, I could open the map app and see that I have a couple acquaintances there and where exactly they live. [more inside]
posted by yankeh on Nov 5, 2009 - 7 answers

Mapping question: I have a list of (imaginary) cities. I also know each city's as-the-crow-flies distance from every other city on the list. Based on this data alone, I would like to create a (hypothetical) map that shows all of these cities in their proper locations. I recognize that that the map's "rotation" would be arbitrary based on where & how you start plotting, but it seems that you should be able to plot out the relationships between cities properly. Is there software that can help me do this? [more inside]
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell on Oct 29, 2009 - 24 answers

Is it possible to create a Google Street View™, but with old photographs? [more inside]
posted by Sova on Oct 13, 2009 - 3 answers

Where could I download (for free or cheap) an .svg or other vector-based map including or specializing on the 5 boroughs of NYC? I don't need streets or lots of detail. Just a general outline. Thanks!
posted by ejfox on Oct 9, 2009 - 2 answers

Where in London, UK did I see a "model village"-style map of the city centre? In a building near Bloomsbury, it was pretty big (something like 2x3m) and at ground level just inside a private building's glass front wall. It was astonishingly detailed, with all the buildings in a few square miles of central London represented as scale models. [more inside]
posted by metaBugs on Oct 5, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for a High Res. Political Map to Print on Canvas [more inside]
posted by Atarah on Oct 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Hey all. Similar questions to this have been asked, but I think my formulation is unique. I am trying to model some stone walls for architectural models. I need the stone texture to show up in 3D so it will print on a 3D printer. I am not sure what the best 3D software to use for this application. [more inside]
posted by Yellowbeard on Aug 23, 2009 - 8 answers

My boss wants me to research GPS units for him to use since he'll be traveling a lot more in the near future. Any recommendations? I really don't know what I should be looking for in a good GPS unit. [more inside]
posted by chiababe on Jul 14, 2009 - 18 answers

Looking for a 3D map of Israel [more inside]
posted by jcdill on Jun 15, 2009 - 7 answers

I'd like to make a DIY Google StreetView clone. I have a computer in my car. What kind of camera(s) should I get and what's a creative way to take pictures once every 1-2 seconds, downloading them to the in-car computer afterwards? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on Jun 12, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I deal with a very large image (a map, actually) on my Windows Mobile 6 phone? [more inside]
posted by Jonathan Harford on Jun 4, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking to purchase some awesome linguistics-related posters. I've searched for hours on the internet and I can't seem to find any family tree posters, IPA posters, or even anything remotely related to linguistics that is interesting and somewhat academic. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on May 28, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I get a google map to display my current position automatically? [more inside]
posted by krautland on May 10, 2009 - 13 answers

Please pass on your favourite online mapping websites, with an emphasis on interactive applications. [more inside]
posted by micklaw on Apr 24, 2009 - 4 answers

I've made the greatest site on the internet, now it needs a name! Cue cards feature: subways, minutes, maps [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Apr 17, 2009 - 47 answers

Is there a website where I can create custom local maps that I can include or remove the roads I choose on a printout? Free preferably, of course. Thanks!
posted by atm on Apr 14, 2009 - 2 answers

You may very well recognize this song. It is from this movie. What does it mean? Does the first stanza and/or chorus spell something? Please help! [more inside]
posted by crazyray on Apr 11, 2009 - 9 answers

After the shock of paying almost $10 for a pack of American Spirit wore off I thought there must be a website like Gas Buddy or Boston Gas Prices for cigarette prices. My google foo has failed me on this one, anyone know if there's any such site(s)? [more inside]
posted by zaphod on Mar 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Where's my food? How to make a web ap that tells me how to find vegetarian food easily? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Mar 16, 2009 - 17 answers

Some months ago, I came across a map created by (I think) a sociologist, depicting one student's daily travel routines in (I think) Paris. It shows clearly that the subject's life clusters closely around home, work, and university. It is not from Strange Maps, and Google is not helping. Has anyone else seen this?
posted by ecmendenhall on Mar 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me find a higher resolution image of this map of Prince Edward Island [more inside]
posted by Jezztek on Mar 14, 2009 - 8 answers

So I have a lot of addresses. How can I map them? [more inside]
posted by sanka on Feb 27, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking to create a graphic that shows where various worldwide events have occurred and need a tool to help me out... [more inside]
posted by loping on Feb 19, 2009 - 4 answers

What free website(s)/program(s) can I use to plot a large database of addresses on a map? Multiplottr.com allows me to load in my data and then export a .kml file, which I can import into Google Maps. But it only works for a subset of data; it cannot handle my full database of 15,000 locations. [more inside]
posted by yom3ts on Feb 17, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I figure out the distance from multiple locations to one location? [more inside]
posted by jestonb on Jan 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there a tool for generating a list of addresses along a route? That is, if I wanted to mail a letter to everyone who lives along the route from point A to point B, is there an online tool available to help me find the addresses?
posted by kjackelen05 on Jan 20, 2009 - 5 answers

I wat to create a detailed map of dive site including elevation data. I'm looking for a straight forward simple cartograph software which allows me to create these underwater maps. I'm using a mac. Windows tips are also most welcome.
posted by flixz on Jan 18, 2009 - 2 answers

I'd like to create a map on the iPhone that displays multiple locations of my choice at once. Ideally, I'd like to also be able to route a path through them in advance. In essence, I am looking for something like Community Walk or Wayfaring in app format. [more inside]
posted by pearl228 on Dec 28, 2008 - 2 answers

Best application for 3D graphing (heat maps, contours, bump maps and so on)? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Dec 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Easy question: How do I get "Terrain" view in Google Earth the way it looks in Google Maps (i.e. a nice topographic view)? [more inside]
posted by wavejumper on Nov 28, 2008 - 3 answers

Where is that particular political map of America that shows a county by county breakdown of party and population via 3D extrusion? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Nov 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Can you recommend a good historical atlas of the United States? [more inside]
posted by BradNelson on Nov 3, 2008 - 1 answer

Where can I find a freeware or shareware download for Mac OS X that will allow me to plug in numerical data (e.g., public library funding in a given year) for each U.S. State and get a map of the USA that displays color-coded states? Like the infamous red / blue states map, which also has county breakdowns. [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on Oct 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Following up from this question, are there any good historical Atlases of Vietnam? Indochina? The Vietnam War? South Vietnam? [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Oct 14, 2008 - 3 answers

What are the cheapest ways to get from Newark, Delaware, to New York City? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft on Oct 7, 2008 - 12 answers

Minneapolis: What was this tent for? This parking lot is now Gold Medal Park. [more inside]
posted by BradNelson on Sep 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Does anyone know where I can buy a poster sized vintage London Underground map (AKA tube map)? Preferably a Harry Beck version (i.e. one from between 1933 and 1960). A good reproduction will do at a push. [more inside]
posted by iivix on Sep 16, 2008 - 17 answers