Latitude and Longitude
Learn more about lines you see on a map running east-west and north-south called latitude and longitude.
Maps and cartography are essential tools in geography that enable us to visualize and understand the Earth’s surface and its features.
Cartography is the art and science of creating maps, which involves the use of sophisticated technology and techniques to accurately represent the Earth’s physical and cultural features.
Maps provide a visual representation of the world, allowing us to identify patterns, explore spatial relationships, and navigate through unfamiliar terrain.
Learn about maps and cartography as well as articles covering GIS (geographic information systems), GPS, remote sensing, and other geospatial technologies. For more in depth information, visit GIS Lounge.
Learn more about lines you see on a map running east-west and north-south called latitude and longitude.
Map projections play a crucial role in transforming the Earth’s three-dimensional surface into a two-dimensional representation, allowing for the creation of functional and informative maps.
Learn about the history of tracking Santa’s Christmas travels and how to follow Santa using NORAD’s app.
Putting maps into walking canes was a promotional tools used by world fairs and expositions in the late 19th century to mid 20th century.
Bermeja Island was mapped for hundred of years by cartographers off the coast of Mexico yet no evidence has been found to prove its existence.