Useful Websites
Maps & Geography
Geography @ About.com
All sorts of information related to geography including: maps; statistics, lists, & trivia; country information; cultural geography; physical geography; population statistics; climate change; and a worldwide plae locater.
http://geography.about.com
Google Maps
Features maps and satellite images for much of the world. Get driving directions and a map of the route. Search for specific locations or establishments by name or by type.
http://maps.google.com
MapQuest
Looks up addresses and telephone numbers or browse locations by category. Search for maps of the U.S. and the World. Get driving directions and a map of the route.
http://www.mapquest.com
National Geographic
One of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world; topics presented include geography, archaeology and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com
Nationalatlas.gov
Provides a comprehensive, maplike view into the enormous wealth of geospatial and geostatistical data collected for the United States.
http://www.nationalatlas.gov
Rand McNally
Provides online maps, driving directions, a commercial atlas, and a mileage calculator; includes an online store where maps, software, road atlases, products for children, and more can be purchased.
http://www.randmcnally.com
Yahoo! Maps
This website provides maps and driving directions. Search for maps using an address, intersection, airport code, or business name or category. Search for driving directions by entering a starting address and a destination address. Speacial features include the ability to send driving directions to a mobile phone, and the abilty to save locations to your profile so that you don't have to type them every time.
http://maps.yahoo.com
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