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Google Public Data Explorer: Embed Animated Maps and Charts in Your Website, Share Your Geospatial Data.
Mashups
Earthquakes with 1,000 or more deaths since 1900 Mashup.
Free Long Distance Calls via Google Maps - When you click the "call" link next to a business's phone number, you'll be invited to enter your phone number. Once you select "Connect For Free," Google Maps calls the number you provided ...
Haiti Earthquake with Google Earth and Related Maps - Enhanced with GeoEye Satellite Images.
Toxic Release Inventory and school data Google Maps mashup - ToxicRisk.com Mashup uses custom in-house programming in javascript, perl and ajax, combining Google Maps with data from EPA, RTK Net and Scorecard.org to provide easy to use information about toxic chemical pollution near your schools and in your community.
Tools & Resources
Aardvark Map
is a free, easy-to-use mapping facility that works with Google Maps to allow you to add maps to websites, emails or forum posts. It requires no programming knowledge or expertise, and it will take you just a few minutes to create a map.
Basic Google Maps Tutorial - This tutorial guides you through the steps of creating your first working map using the Google Maps API.
Batch Geocode - Locate multiple addresses internationally - North America & Europe - calculate distances - make your own mashup map - instantly. It's fast, easy, and - free to use!
Digipoint 3 Digitize points from Google Maps. Easily creates KML, CSV, GPX, TXT, DXF, SHP, TAB files of any points you select on a map. Creating GPS Routes In Google Maps and much more.
Dual Maps 2 lets you display two maps side-by-side for a single location. Use the dual map to combine the features of Google Maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth Maps / Bing Maps within one embeddable control.
Dual Maps 3 lets you display two maps side-by-side for a single location. Version 3 now on a faster server with new features.
Earth Tools allows you to find the elevation of a point plus the time, sun position, distance and more.
Map Generator - Generate your very own map for your homepage - just enter your address and copy a small HTML snippet onto you web page.
Google Maps API - Embed Google Maps in your own web pages. See the API documentation for more information. You must have a Google Account to get a Maps API key, and your API key will be connected to your Google Account.
GmapCreator is a freeware application designed to make thematic mapping using Google Maps simpler. The application takes a shapefile containing geographic areas linked with attributes and automatically generates a working Google Maps website from the data.
Google Maps for Mobile is a free download that lets you view maps and satellite imagery, find local businesses, and get driving directions on your mobile device.
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Have Your Company Listed Free in Google Maps - Do you want to advertise the physical location of your business for free and get a little extra Google exposure? Thanks to Google Maps this is possible and not many people (read 'your competition') seem to know about it.
HeatMapAPI - Create your own heat maps using HeatMapAPI. Use it over the Internet or as a .NET DLL to run in your environment. Integrate heat map images into Google Maps or other GIS systems.
Juicy Geography - This blog is all about using new technologies in the Geography curriculum.
Kings College London - Climate change and environmental data with Google Earth and Google Maps. The datasets are developed by members of the EMM Research Group acting as project lead or collaborator. Much of the spatial data is visualised and downloadable through a Google Earth or Google Maps interface.
Map Channels Map Channels is a service that lets you embed a custom map into your website or blog without the need for coding.
An extensive range of options let you tailor your map's appearance to your own needs. Options include a place index sidebar and a tools sidebar. Tools available include slide show, map filters, multiple map channels, location links and search channels. Marker tooltips, clickable polygons and lines are standard features.
The service is free. You can use the map scripts generated by this site for both commercial and non-commercial use.
Maps For Free provides free relief layers for Google Maps.
Mapperz -
Easily place your "my maps" into your blog or website.
Mobile Google Maps on your mobile cell phone.
PdMarker is a Javascript library that extends the Google Maps API, making it easier to customize marker behaviour. A basic understanding of the Google Maps API is recommended.
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