Cartographers have been adding fake streets and cities to maps for years to catch copyright infringers. These “trap streets” can include incorrect elevations or winding roads that are really straight. The AZ atlas of London is said to contain around 100 trap streets, while the bogus town of Argleton in northeast England appeared on Google […]
Sandy Island, shown on maps since the late 1800s, was searched for by Australian scientists in 2012 but was not found. It is now believed to have never existed and was likely a mistake made by the crew of the whaler Velocity in 1876. Beginning in the late 1800s, maps of the area between Australia […]
Google Maps reflects disputed territories differently for different users, such as Kashmir and the Sea of Japan, to remain neutral. Google’s Street View team has mapped over 5 million miles since 2007, using various methods to reach inaccessible areas. Scientists discovered a new area in Mozambique using Google Earth. Google Maps isn’t just a navigation […]
CIA World Factbook provides maps and brief overviews of countries around the world, including protectorates and commonwealths. The list includes Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, and Zimbabwe, among others. Here are maps of countries from around the world provided by the CIA World Factbook. Each map is accompanied by a brief overview. Note that some […]
CIA World Factbook provides maps of continents and regions including Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceana, South America, Southeast Asia, and the world. Here are the maps of the world’s continents and regions provided by the CIA World Factbook: Africa Antarctica Arctic region Asia central America Europa Middle East North America […]
Topographic maps show both natural and man-made features in a region, with contour lines indicating elevation. They are useful for navigation and cultural analysis. Topographic maps are incredibly detailed maps that provide insight into the physical features of the Earth. Technically, a topographical map includes both man-made and natural features, essentially encapsulating all visible features […]
Land use maps provide information on how land is being used and can be created by government agencies or organizations. Zoning maps designate areas for specific land use, while usage maps show how land is being used and can inform zoning decisions. Land use maps can be detailed and useful for development and historical research, […]
Topographic maps, or contour maps, show the earth’s surface in a series of contour lines indicating elevation. The contour interval indicates steepness, and other geographic data is also included. Contour lines are drawn in brown, major roads in red, and waterways in blue. The term topographic map is short for the longer topographic map. Topographic […]
Forest maps provide information on forested areas, including density, vegetation type, and tourist attractions. Different maps show different information, and many countries maintain them. They are often available online and have interactive features. Special maps for tourist destinations offer more detail. Forest maps provide information about forested areas in a given location. Such a map, […]
Public domain maps are not protected by copyright laws and can be used freely. They can be created by the government, use generally available information, or have expired copyrights. Most maps created before 1923 and those without a copyright notice printed before 1989 in the US are public domain. Public domain maps are geographic maps […]
Interactive maps allow users to interact with various aspects of the map, including zooming in/out, panning, and satellite views. They are used by cartographers and scientists to illustrate maps with details such as landscape changes and demographic information. Interactive maps make pinpointing a location easy and can update changes in real-time. Popular examples include Google […]
Waterproof maps are usable when in contact with water, commonly used by hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. They are printed on waterproof paper with waterproof ink or laminated. Pigment inks are preferred. Military personnel use them due to their durability. Waterproof maps are maps that can be in direct contact with a significant amount of water […]
Asset class correlations determine how investment categories respond to the same events. High correlations can be risky, and diversification is key to minimizing risk and maximizing profit. Allocating money to different types of securities within the same asset class can achieve diversification. Commodities and stocks within the same sector may be uncorrelated, providing further diversification […]
