GPS systems may have taken a permanent seat in our lives, but society will always have a use for maps--if not the conventional kind. One use for mapping is to allow for better organization and display of stats, which might explain some of these innovations in maps like fornication-flagging maps, live shopping tracking and salacious spending maps.
On the other hand, maps can provide artistic inspiration such as in the case of hand-pierced map jewelry and geographic shelves. Click through this collection of innovations in maps to see even more unique and modified ways to map!
73 Modified Maps
Innovations in Maps, from Colortastic Literal Maps to Subway Skirts:
Katherinev123 — Jun 2, 2010 — Pop Culture
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Regional Obesity Trends
The Fattest US States + 22 Obesity Trends
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Location-Based Social Mapping
Loopt on Your Mobile
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Fornication-Flagging Websites
IJustMadeLove.com Creates an International Sex Map
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Music-Map
The Coolest New Way to Find Music You'll Love
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Map Phones
Google Launches The G1 Phone
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Clustr Maps
Geo Locate Visitors to Your Site
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Beer States
Branded Label Map
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Swarm Maps
New Way to Browse the Web
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Trend Forecast Maps
Geography by Innovation is Better Than the Weather Network
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Google Maps for Mobile
Cell Phone Knows Where You Are
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Earthly Map Creatures
Images Created From Geographic Shapes Without Touching Scale
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Cartographic Clothing
Elisabeth Lecourt's Map Dresses Will Help You Get Around
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Geographic Dishware
Map Plates
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Custom Fantasy Lands
Kindlandia Map Creator Lets You Design Your Own World
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Gas Price Maps
GasBuddy
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Suggestive Gayvertising
The Black Tulip Gay Hotel's 'Anal' Floor Map
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Low-Tech Zoomable Maps
Map Squared Unfolds to Detailed Areas
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Recycled Map Envelopes
Learn Geography, Send Your Letter
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Interactive Bombing Maps
Carlos Labs Scary Scenario Maps Lets You Test Virtual Weapons
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Hand-Pierced Map Jewelry
Hannah Lamb's Personalized Rings Follow Shape of Any Coastline
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Interactive Olympic Maps
Medal Count From 1896 to 2004
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Gmaps Pedometer
Let Google Track Your Run
50
Disney Google Earth Tour
3D Virtual Disney World (UPDATE)
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Colortastic Literal Maps
The 'One Planet Version 3' by Harajukumatt is a Treat for the Eyes
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Projecting Maps
The Maptor Shines On a Wall to Show You the Way
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Horizonless Projections
Here & There Maps Show Uptown & Downtown Manhattan
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Erotic Map Art
Carlos Dagorret 'Unusual Atlas' Series Maps Out Human Sensuality
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Map-Making Mats
'Dimension' Floor Memorizes Your Frequent Walking Patterns
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Geographic Shelves
'Oh, The Farmer and The Cowman Should Be Friends' Bookshelf
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Wiener Subway Maps
Michael Hertz's Re-Designed Map Isn't Well Endowed
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Flashlight Maps
Owen Song's Light Concept Guides You Through Your Adventures
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Daylight Maps
Google's World Sunlight Map Shows Where Its Day and Night
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Cell Phones to Map Environmental Pollutants
PEIR by UCLA
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Teen Star Tourist Maps
The 'Bieber-iffic! Map to Stratford' Capitalizes on Bieber Fever
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Satellite Sea Bottoms
Google Earth Now Shows The Ocean Floor on Bathymetric Maps
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Informative Rain Protectors
The Umbrella Guide Master Keeps Out the Water and Disorientation
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Virtual Mindmapping
'Personal Brain' Software Opens up the Realm of Information
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Clothes Made of Paper Maps
"Les Robes Geographiques"
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Papyrus Ski Maps
The MYWAY Scroll
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Spiderweb Topography
New York City Cut Out Map Shows the Five Boroughs in Mind-Boggling Detail
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Scrunchable Maps
The Crumbled City Map by Emanuele Pizzolorusso
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Data Mining Google
U.S. Circulatory System of Highways
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Local Fresh Food Locator
Local Harvest
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Interactive Eco Awareness
BreathingEarth
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Location-Mapping Earrings
The Fluid Forms Streets Earrings Help You Show City Pride
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North American Obesity
The Skinny on Canadians
26
Glowing Globe
3D Atlas & Constellations in One
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Online Cartography
Kevin Kelly Interprets the Web With the ‘Internet Mapping Project'
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Google Earth Tours
Disney World Interactive Mega Map
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Geotagged City Centers
The Geotaggers' World Atlas Reveals Where People are Snapping Pics
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Very Detailed Street View City Tours
MapJack Leaves Google Lost
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Helpful Umbrellas
'The Guide' Shows Tourists the Way
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Stamp Maps
Marc Alcock Creates Postage World Map
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Map Bound Travel Journals
Maps On Leather Creates Unique Scrapbooks for Globe Trotters
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Realtime Nightlife Hotspots
CitySense
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Topographic Carpets
The Map Rug by Harry Allen is the Modern Equivalent to Oriental
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1980s Movie Map Guides
Interactive Google Map Guide to 'Ghostbusters' Tours New York
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Moldy Public Transit Art
Brainless Slime Mold Naturally Recreates Tokyo Rail System Design
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Sugar Daddy Mapping
The Yuppie Locator Charts the Lives of Manhattanites
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Statistics-Skewed World Maps
Population Maps Alter the World as We Know It
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Mood-Based City Navigation
I Feel London/Toronto/NYC
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Microfiber Maps
Rand McNally Waterproof 'fabMAP' Doubles as Handkerchief and Screen Cleaner
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Live Shopping Tracking
Real Life Fashion Stalking Begins With The Zappos Map
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Criminal iPhone Trackers
The Offender Locator App Finds Sex Offenders in Your Area
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Embroidered Urban Maps
Liz Kueneke Lets Crafters Stitch Details of Their Community
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Real-Time Smog Logs
UK 'MESSAGE' Program Maps Traffic Pollution in a Google Maps Overlay
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Surname Popularity Contests
Dynastree Genealogy Maps Expose the Roots of Your Family Tree
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City Map Kichenware
Metrobowls are Based on Maps of Amsterdam and New York City
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Britain's Busy Skies
'Bizarre' Levels of UFO Sightings
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Subway Skirts
The NYC Map Dress is Fashionable and Direction-Friendly
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Tracking Fictional Travels
A Map of Tintin's Journeys Around the World
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Salacious Spending Maps
LoveHoney Sex Map Plots Out Where People Spend on Erotica
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AI Market Research
MarketMap Generates Market Maps and Insights Quickly for Smarter Decisions
Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Global Pixel Canvas
The Wplace website Brings Collective Pixel Art to the World Map in Real Time
Star-Finding Devices
The Navir Stellarscope from Uncrate Maps 1,500 Stars Easily
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
3D Skin Mapping Tools
This USP Solutions Innovation Helps Consumers See Products in Action
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
AI-Powered Navigation Assistants
Google Maps Introduces Gemini-Powered Ask Maps
Advanced GPS Watches
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Editions Expand the Brand’s Satellite Lineup
Global Data Extraction
Scrap.io Scrapes Google Maps Data Across 195 Countries in Real Time
Personalized AI-Powered Travel Apps
Mindtrip is an AI-Powered App for Localized Recommendations
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Expanded Smartwatch Functionalities
Garmin Integrates Google Maps Navigation into Its Devices
In-Car Gaming Collaborations
AirConsole x Audi Partner for Car Gaming, and Includes Pictionary
Meandering Web Maps
Moogle Gaps Rejects Efficient Routes and Offers Only Midsirections
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
AI Powered Mapping Tools
Google Maps Builder Agent Turns Text Prompts Into Live Prototypes
Groundbreaking Public Transit Models
Argo Debuts a Vertically Integrated Smart Transit System
Detailed Global Vector Maps
Maxar Intelligence Partners with Ecopia AI for Vivid Features
Collaborative Tech Apparel
The Maap x P.a.m. Go Outer Terrestrial Travel Range Has Graphic Apparel
Physical-World Data Marketing
WPP Uses Google Earth AI to Predict Real-World Consumer Behavior
Visual Idea Management
Organize And Customize Your Ideas Easily With Axonlotl Mind Map
Gamified Walking Experiences
Walkable Turns Everyday Walks Into Interactive Adventures
Satellite-Generated Name Visuals
Your Name in Landsat Uses Earth Imagery to Form Custom Text
Airport-Focused Digital Navigation Systems
Nashville International Airport Partners with GoodMaps
Luxury Designer Travel Guides
Louis Vuitton Introduced a New Format for its City Guide Resorts
Integrated Trail Navigation Apps
Trailforks Has Introduced a New Apple Watch Application
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Literary Tourism Innovations
Jane Austen Festival Launches Character Trail Through Bath Streets
AI-Powered Map Reporting Features
Waze Conversational Reporting is Powered by Google Gemini
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Iconic Cartographic Products
Rand McNally Debuts the Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Transportation Network Wayfinding Technologies
Bee Network Implements GoodMaps Wayfinding Tech
Heat-Navigating Wearables
WATI is a Smart Wearable Concept That Helps Commuters Manage Urban Heat
Cafe Discovery Apps
Coffee Map Helps Users Discover Local Coffee Shops And Specialty Cafes
Alpine Winter Tech Fashion
Napapijri's a Geography of Time Blends Heritage with Technical Design
Luggage Personalization Stickers
Monos Launched City-Inspired Destination Stickers
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Personal Health Trackers
GeoHealth Helps Track, Analyze, And Improve Your Daily Health
Integrated Travel Wallets
Samsung Wallet Organizes Bookings, Tickets and Itineraries in One Place
Interactive Research Tools
Papers with Graph Simplifies Research With Visual Summaries & Mind Maps
Reprogrammable Surface Printing Devices
MIT ChromoLCD Turns Surfaces Into Rewritable Canvases
Game Style Navigation
The Need for Speed Mini Map Turns a Racing HUD into Real Car Navigation
Location-Based Audio Platforms
VoicingMap Attaches Voice Recordings to Locations To Immerse You
Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
Global Travel Hubs
NomadMania Helps Travelers Plan, Track, Map, And Connect Worldwide
Travel Planning Apps
Triply Helps Track Trips, Flights, And Explore Global Experiences
Passanger Assistant App Pilots
NJ TRANSIT is Enhancing Assistance for Passengers at Major Stations
Music Visualization Charts
Spotify Pie Chart Creates Custom Visuals Based On Listening Habits
Experiential Racing Mapping Features
The Apple Maps Formula 1 Experience Digitizes the Raceway
Location Tracking Analytics
Timeline Analytics Visualizes Time Spent In Countries
Contextual Map Advertising Features
Apple Introduced Ads In Maps Through Apple Business
Visual Thinking Tools
Auto Mind Creates AI-Generated Maps To Explore Ideas Visually
Professional Network Visualizers
Graph.one Maps Networks With Email & Calendar Data to Dive Deeper
AI-Assisted Captioning Features
Google Launches Gemini Captioning In Google Maps
Accessibility Virtual Tour Maps
Tourism Prince George Collaborates on a 3D Accessibility Map
Trip Planning Platforms
Pogo Travel Helps You Plan, Save, And Share Personalized Adventures
Satellite Connectivity GPS Devices
Garmin's GPSMAP H1i Plus is a Handheld Navigation Device
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Visual Journey Mapping
Travel Map Video Turns Routes Into Shareable Animated Stories
AI-Assisted Urban Traffic Management
Blue Signal's Predictive Analysis Tools are Safety-Focused
Europe-Focused Global Leader Campaigns
SIT Debuts 'Step into the Map. Every Street Teaches'
AI-Enabled Mapping App Features
Google Maps Tips are Powered by Google Gemini
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Indoor Navigation Systems
The International Paralympic Committee Emphasizes Accessibility
Painting-Inspired Electrical Outlet Designs
22 System Introduced Six New Color Options
Portable Urban Mapping Solutions
3DT Scanfly Expedites Three-Dimensional Spatial Data Capture
Recycled Plastic Item Trackers
The Roam Smart Tracker Was Designed by the Tangerine Design Firm
Geospatial Excel Tools
Maps for Excel Enhances Your Data With Geocoding, Heatmaps, and More
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
Interactive 3D Mapping Features
Realtor.com's FlyAround is a Helpful Interactive Mapping Feature
Historical Mapping Platforms
Pastmaps Provides High-Resolution Historical Maps for Deep Research
City Navigation Tools
Open Path Map Helps You Navigate Mega Cities Like a Local
Personalized Learning Paths
MapMyLearn Creates Interactive AI-Generated Learning Paths for Users
Smart Travel Companions
Polarsteps Helps You Plan, Track, and Share Every Travel Experience
Creative Planning Boards
Creativit 1.2 Helps You Organize Ideas in One Unified Moodboard
Multichannel Wayfinding Solutions
TouchSource and Imaginuity Have Collaborated
Cultural Dining Discovery
AuthFoodMaps Helps Users Find Authentic Ethnic Restaurants Nearby
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Location-Linked Note Tools
MapNotes Enables Location-Based Notes With Images And File Attachments
Real-World Adventure Games
Scratch Earth Turns Exploration Into a Fun and Competitive Game
Interactive Visual Insights
Atlas Transforms Images And Videos Into Actionable Insights
Spatial Utility Tools
Boost Productivity With Mixed Reality Tools Using Widgets App
Lead Extraction Tools
Google Maps Scraper Extracts Local Business Data For Lead Generation
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Custom Travel Stickers
Your Travel Stickers Lets You Create Personalized Travel-Themed Stickers
Interactive Geography Games
City Quiz Fun Tests Your Global Knowledge With Timed Challenges
Cinematic Location Mappings
Explore Real-World Filming Locations With CineMapper Maps Platform App
Travel Guide Apps
Britmap Maps York’s History With Interactive Location Based Insights
Paranormal Mapping Platforms
Ghost Town Lets You Track and Share Paranormal Events Worldwide
Personalized Travel Planners
Exploro Provides Tailored Recommendations & Streamlined Trip Planning
Mapped Loyalty Badges
Snap Map Place Loyalty Celebrates Frequent Visitors
Virtual City Explorers
Citywalki Offers Immersive Virtual Experiences In Over 140 Cities
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
RV Travel Organizers
Road Rover Keeps Your RV Trips Organized, Maintained, and Tracked
Photo Location Finders
FindPicLocation Identifies Photo Locations Using AI And EXIF Data
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Firearm Policy Mapping
The No Gun Zones Map Tool Offers Real-Time Firearm Zone Visibility
Digital Urban Replica Systems
RealityMaps Serves Governments, Urban Planners, and Developers
Sky-Based Visual Palettes
Stratosplash Turns Real Sky Moments Into Gradients And Wallpapers
Accessibility-Focused Railway Maps
East Midlands Railway Debuts a Set of Accessibility Maps
Social Location Sharing
FriendMap Simplifies Location Sharing To Help Friends Connect In Real Time
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Health Object Art Exhibitions
Out of Orifice Explores Interfaces Between Body, Design, & Intimacy
Map Discovery Platforms
AllInMap Lets Users Explore And Filter Points Of Interest On Maps
Mapping Integration Tools
Mapisy Lets You Easily Create, Customize, and Share Interactive Maps
Visual Research Mappings
SuperMindMaps AI Turns Research Topics Into Interactive Mind Maps
Interactive Grid Canvas
Minesweeper Paint Turns Minesweeper Grids Into Creative Canvases
Canadian Product Scanners
Maple Scan Helps Consumers Identify And Support Canadian-Owned Products
Route Planning Tools
Plan, Visualize, and Share Driving Routes with Motorist Map
Intelligent Mind Mapping Tools
MindMap AI Transforms Information Into Interactive Visual Maps
Time Insight Tools
LifeMap Helps You Visualize And Optimize Your Daily Time Allocation
Spatial Data Analysis
MapGO Converts Coordinates Into Actionable Geospatial Intelligence
Personnel Location-Tracking Platforms
3 AM Innovations Developed the FLORIAN Platform
Global Location Games
EarthGuessr Lets You Explore Satellite Views and Test Geography Skills
Travel Tracking Apps
Trip Or Die Lets Users Track Countries Visited And Share Travel Maps
Barcode Verification Tools
Maple Scan Instantly Identifies Canadian Products via Barcode
Mural Design Assistants
Art By Squares Simplifies Mural Painting With Grids And Camera Overlay
Integrated Trip Trackers
'Journey' Enables Real-Time Vehicle Data And Trip Tracking With CarPlay
Collaborative Mapping Platforms
Atlas.co Offers Real-Time GIS Mapping And Data Visualization
Personal Productivity Trackers
'Journaling' Helps Track Goals, Build Habits, And Stay Organized
Travel Planning Tools
Itinerary Planner Helps Create Personalized Trip Plans And Organize Travel
Visual Brainstorming Tools
MindMap Helps Organize Ideas And Projects Visually With Export Features
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features
AR-Sourced Navigation Features
Niantic Spatial And Coco Robotics Announced A Mapping Partnership
Church Locator Tools
'Find Nearby Churches' Locates Christian Churches with an Interactive Map
Digital Store Mappings
Birdie Store Locator Map Shows Locations And Provides Actionable Insights
Map Search Tools for Cruises
Cruisebound’s 'Search by Map' Feature Simplifies Travel Planning
Personalized Income Guides
Money Map Provides Tailored Ways To Monetize Skills And Passions
Travel Mapping Platforms
Travel Map Club Lets Users Track, Share, and Connect Over Trips
Location Bookmarking Tools
Locator Lets You Save And Map Favorite Places Effortlessly
In-Flight Explorer Apps
Flight Compass Tracks Flights, Landmarks, and Countries While Flying