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Census Maps -
http://factfinder.census.gov/java_prod/dads.ui.homePage.HomePage
The U.S. Census Bureau's mapping service that provides quick thematic maps (population, income, housing statistics, etc.) and detailed customized maps.
Globalis -
http://globalis.gvu.unu.edu/
Interactive, printable world maps on a variety of themes and statistics; produced by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Global Virtual University.
MapsOnUs -
http://www.mapsonus.com/
Similar to MapQuest, allows for route planning & map drawing.
National Ocean Service MapFinder -
http://mapfinder.nos.noaa.gov/
A large collection of nautical charts and bathymetry maps can be viewed at this site.
TerraFly -
http://terrafly.fiu.edu/
Enter an address and take control of an interactive satellite imaging system. Brought to you by the High Performance Database Research Center at the Florida International University School of Computer Science.
TerraServer -
http://terraserver-usa.com/
Database of aerial photographs and satellite images. Current coverage is mainly the U. S. and parts of Europe with other scattered areas of the world.
Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World -
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld
National Geographic combines interactive mapping with ecology. Enter your zip code, a habitat type, or any place name to retrieve maps and basic information for that area.
TopoZone -
http://www.topozone.com/
Every USGS 1:100,000; 1:63, 360; 1:25, 000; and 1:24, 000 scale map for the entire United States. Just type a place name in the search box and configure your map.
Your Sky -
http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky
Your Sky (not related to the physics institute, Fermilab) is created and maintained by programmer John Walker, and allows users to view the entire sky or a horizon from any latitude/longitude, or from a list of cities. Customized sky maps include constellations, asteroids, comets and other celestial objects. Includes a useful "Help" section.
