Google Maps
![Map of night lights showing the growth of urban lights in Europe between 1992 and 2010.](https://www.geographyrealm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Europe-1992-2010comparesubset_L.gif)
Mapping the World at Night
Earth observation satellites are tracking nighttime lights around the world.
Open MapQuest
Google’s recent enforcement of Google Maps API usage, resulting in charges for those exceeding the stated free usage quotas, has ...
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Historical Geography and GIS
Historical GIS is the use of GIS data to document the given geography of an area in history. GIS can ...
![An orange traffic sign that says" TRUCKERS; Your GPS is LYING. Big Rigs WILL NOT make it up this road.](https://www.geographyrealm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gps-truck-lying-sign.webp)
Online Mapping Sites
Web mapping is now vital to most people, providing virtual geography and driving directions on a daily basis.
![Google MapsGL view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://www.geographyrealm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Google-MapsGL.png)
Google MapsGL
GoogleMapsGL which combines Google Maps and Web Graphics Library (WebGL) brings 3D graphics to web browsers without the need to install 3D software.