Internet Brings Digital Revolution to Mapping

Iria · May 6, 2006, 06:42 AM

Source: Yahoo! News
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Cartography could be undergoing a digital revolution, with neogeography, the practice of mixing online maps with blogs, gaining in popularity a recent report suggests.

The combination appears to be growing more popular among travelers and others, while uses are expanding, according to NationalGeographic.com.

Among the examples the online magazine cited are: guides to Japanese castles, displays of crime hots spots in Chicago, and restaurant reviews along the famous Route 66.

May 6, 2006, 06:42 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Internet Brings Digital Revolution to Mapping Source: Yahoo! News __________ Cartography could be undergoing a digital revolution, with neogeography, the practice of mixing online maps with blogs, gaining in popularity a recent report suggests. The combination appears to be growing more popular among travelers and others, while uses are expanding, according to NationalGeographic.com. Among the examples the online magazine cited are: guides to Japanese castles, displays of crime hots spots in Chicago, and restaurant reviews along the famous Route 66.