Systematic Maps - Links
International Mapping Sites
- GB: Ordnance Survey getamap; to 1:25,000
- France: IGN géoportail; to 1:25,000
- Germany: Deutschlandviewer
- Switzerland: Swiss Topo; to 1:25,000
- Italy: Portale Cartografico Nazionale; 1:100,000 and 1:25,000; can overlay with own WMS
- Spain: all maps, including IGN 1:50,000 topo maps, released as WMS server (see WMS/APIs page), with their own generic viewer. Catalonia have their own OpenLayers-based viewer for their own topo maps
- Portugal: IGP IGEO; to 1:50,000
- Austria: BEV Austrian Map (federal body) and Geo-Portal of provinces (uses BEV topomaps and can superimpose walking/cycling routes)
- Czech Republic: WMS viewer at Geoportál ČÚZK
- Poland: WMS viewer at Polish Government geoporta
- Satellite/remote-sensing imagery: the Integrated CEOS European Data Server at University College London has a viewer to explore various free services
- CGIAR Consortium for Spatial Information - digital elevation data (CGIAR-CSI)
- National Library of Scotland for historical maps
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Ordnance Survey OpenSpace
- OS OpenSpace from Ordnance Survey with more information on the API, maps and usage
- Gallery of projects and example applications
- Ordnance Survey general web site
- Ordnance Survey GetAMap for OS 1:25,000 scale maps
- OS OpenLayers example of a draggable cursor
- Ordnance Survey MapZone for kids
- OS Grid conversion site at www.movable-type.co.uk/scripts/latlong-gridref.html
- OS Maps GPX file generator by Chris Grimble (www.maptogps.com)
- Bikehike site for side by side Google and OS maps
- Satellite dish & rotor alignment
settings calculator at www.macfh.co.uk
- UK election maps from the OS
- Old maps of the UK
- OSGB Web Map Tools v1.0 - open source software
- Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes at www.waterscape.com
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- See www.locationrevolution.com for details on location-aware applications.
- Press 'WLAN Position' and the Loki plugin tries to ascertain your position based on WiFi signals. If found, the position is displayed with a blue marker. You may need to install the free plugin to use this service.
- Franson software for sharing a GPS among several applications, GPS logging, GPS simulation, protocol conversion, GPS sharing over Bluetooth and any kind of IP network including the Internet. GpsGate Client can also send and receive data from GpsGate.com and the GpsGate Server.
- How Franson GpsGate works
- GPSGate Tracking and Vehicle Tracking at www.gpsgate.com. GpsGate Client application let's you share one GPS for several applications with logging, simulation, GPS sharing over networks etc.
- Center on your position - GPS in Browser bookmarklet
- Vehicle tracking examples
- GPS in Browser demo at www.gpsgate.com
- Example current position on a map
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These maps are compatible and will centre with Franson GPSGate running:
- gpsgate.com, BuddyTracker and VehicleTracker (hosted) maps.google
- maps.yahoo.com
- maps.live.com
- mapquest.com
- multimap.com
- maps.fon.com
- weather.com
- freeearth.poly9.com
- kartor.eniro.se
- hitta.se
- omwlan.se
- infoweather.com
- openstreetmap.org
- wikimapia.org
- daylightmap.com
- panoramio.com
- twittervision.com
- flickrvision.com
- housingmaps.com
- locr.com
- flickr.com
- loc.alize.us
- earthtools.org
- whatsaround.net
- itouchmap.com - maps and utilities for the PC, Mac, IPhone, iTouch etc.
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- OpenLayers examples
- OpenLayers wiki related projects and gallery
- OpenStreetMap.org
- OpenSeaMap project for nautical maps
- CloudMade maps for maps, tools and services
- CloudMade application examples
- Cloudmade styles at stamen.com/clients/cloudmade
- Mkhasanov.sandbox.cloudmade.com
- Mapomatic - Applications of mapping using OpenStreetMap data in real world situations
- TrackMyJourney for real time updating and maps for Java based phones such as Nokia, Blackberry and Sony Ericsson
- Cycle Streets for cycling maps and routing
- GPSVisualizer for gpx/tcx conversion
- GPSies for file conversion
- Topographical maps of Germany at topo.geofabrik.de
- EU public transport map from OPNV
- Oxford Archaeology Site Map at mapdata.thehumanjourney.net/
- Navigational charts at www.freietonne.de
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- Bing
- Google Maps
- Maps for Free for upgraded Google maps
- Michelin maps
- AA UK route planner
- TravelEngland for up-to-date travel information
- Loki.com for Skyhook wireless positioning
- UK Hydrographic Office for admiralty leisure and commercial nautical charts
- IGN France API for access to French topographical maps
- Steve Matt UK Ordnance Survey OS bookmark script
- Where's the Path for dual OS and Google maps
- MeHere for live GPS network tracking for Google Maps/Earth using localhost 7305
- Google Earth
- Geonames web services
- OpenCycleMap.org
- SusTrans cycling network
- MotionBased - Garmin site
- Suunto cross sports
- Mapomatic map downloads
- Streetmap.co.uk for business and other searches
- DottedEyes for GIS software, data and training
- UK Nautical Almanac Office at www.hmnao.com
- AF Components for mapping tools
- Terragotech PDF mapping toolbar at http://www.terragotech.com
- US government USGS topographical maps
- USGS National Map
- Mapfling.com for custom, markable maps
- Navteq Map24
- Traffic England
- Marengo route plannner
- Inspire
- Eurographics
- Geodatenzentrum
- German internet services list
- Bavarian mapping agency
- Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
- French IGN mapping agency
- Geometa.info - die Suchmaschine für Geodienste, Geodaten und Online-Karten
- Frixo - a usedful road traffic reporting site
- Weatherbonk.com for live weather maps
- Wikiloc for trails and USGS maps
- DottedEyes - digital mapping consultants
- GPS Software for Garmin, Magellan or Lowrance GPS at www.easygps.com
- UK Met Office for weather reporting
- GPS Visualizer for do-it-yourself mapping
- MapSphere Online for geotagging etc.
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