Is it possible to create the “perfect” expression of data on a map? William Rankin doesn’t think so. While most mainstream maps that use a jigsaw-puzzle-like format — solid color shapes separated by ...

Cartographers rely on the authority of maps to communicate locations, guide navigation at sea, and shape people’s perceptions of Earth. However, because all flat maps have compromises built into them, ...

Google Maps has potentially rolled out a change that could vastly change the user experience, depending on whether you're logged in to a Google account.

Through animation, maps of the same scale and projection are combined to show relationships between natural features of the earth, human use, and social and political features. Projects different ...