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We curate the world’s most compelling maps to help you navigate topics affecting the planet and everyone who lives here. Submit your maps for consideration!
Redlands, CA
Joined January 2009
Despite accounting for only 0.025% of the mass of Earth’s crust, carbon is vital for life on our planet. @cmshintani and @g_fiske of @WoodwellClimate share a gorgeous map showing where carbon is stored in US forests.
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RT @jscarto: Did you know the original maps we create on @mapsdotcom can be used in your own work/articles/content? From climate and Chris…
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Between 2009 and 2019, the US lost 221,000 acres of wetlands. The rate of that loss is also accelerating. The @USFWS built a series of interactive maps diving deeper into these trends and the importance of wetland ecosystems.
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RT @MaiGhalyGazzar: Answering questions about the process, challenges, and passion behind one of my best maps was an incredible experience—…
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"My passion began with a deep love for storytelling through visuals. Maps have a unique ability to blend art, data, and narratives..." We're Back to the Map with @MaiGhalyGazzar. Learn more about her and the cartography of 'Egypt Old Cairo.'
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Few fossils capture our imagination quite like those of the dinosaurs who lived millions of years ago 🦖 Explore dinosaur fossil finds in a fantastic interactive map from @WarrenDz of @ArcGISStoryMaps :
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Maps continue to play a key role in understanding and recovering from the recent fires in LA. These two maps from @CAL_FIRE show ongoing damage assessments from the Palisades and Eaton fires. Palisades Fire: Eaton Fire:
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The Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve has become a protected “living laboratory.” The preserve, established in 2017, is managed by @nature_org. Read more about this gorgeous map of the preserve, submitted to us by the Nature Conservancy's Megan Webb:
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In 2022, the typical US driver spent 51 hours in traffic delays. As more people return to the office, that total is expected to grow. But where is traffic the worst? Our latest maps look into that:
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A map about Map Turtles that looks like turtle shells... Our latest in the Back to the Map series meets with @AaronKoelker. Learn how he transformed an idea into a memorable visual experience.
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RT @lisaberry_gis: Understanding factors like drought can help us better understand how to mitigate risk and build resilient communities in…
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The Los Angeles area was in severe drought when the Palisades Fire began. Drought conditions across the country, and going back to the year 2000, can be explored in @Esri's Drought Aware app:
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Nestled in the Andes Mountains and transected by the Chama River, Mérida is one of 23 states in Venezuela. Learn more about Mérida's geography and climate in this beautiful user-submitted map (en español):
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These maps are part of an interactive story: Taking the Pulse of the Internet
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Improvements in technology have allowed us to map Earth’s surface in ever-increasing detail. These advances are now being used on other planets, like Mars, allowing scientists to see them like never before.
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🎄🎅 Two more sleeps! 🎁🎄 If you're putting gifts under one of the 25+ million Christmas trees grown in the US this year, here's where it likely came from. Explore the interactive map at
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We love cartography and sharing great maps—and the mapmakers behind them—with the world! 🫶
Thank you so much, Joshua! I feel so honored that my map was featured with other great works in @mapsdotcom!🙌
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