Thursday, March 30, 2006

MOTW #23

A web site was created using a google maps "mash-up" to allow people to find restrooms in New York City.

Friday, March 24, 2006

MOTW #22

Map of Sudan from USAID. I just think there's a lot of interesting details here.

Thursday, March 16, 2006

MOTW #21

A quilt map of the wonderful state of Oregon by one of Portland's finest bloggers, songwriters and quilters, Michael5000
see below for the author's description

"Each square of this Quilt Map of Oregon represents 12 miles square. The map is loosely based on land use maps from the Atlas of Oregon (q.v.). Quilting represents county boundaries. Most major cities, mountains, and lakes are shown, and are accurately placed within four or five miles. Those familiar with the state should be able to pick out the Ochoco, Strawberry, Blue, and Wallowa Mountains, as well as familiar features like the Willamette Valley, Mt. Hood, Crater Lake (and Wizard Island!), and the lower Columbia River. " -Michael5000

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

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Thursday, March 9, 2006

MOTW #20

Anagram transit maps are suddenly all the rage. You may find your favorite city at Boing Boing
where you can spend hours of fun.
Here's one for Boston:

Friday, March 3, 2006

MOTW #19

The original posting was a demo of Microsoft's Live Local. That is now fully up and running.