Looks like the capabilities of Google Earth Enterprise Server, Fusion, and Portable will be open sourced under the Apache 2.0 license by the end of March this year and available to open source developers on Github.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Big Changes in 2020 U.S. Census
Community Analyst Update
George Washington the Cartographer
Very Wet Weather Today
The National Weather Service models are showing a very wet storm for the LA area today, including flash flood watches, high surf advisories, and wind advisories.
Here are some forecast rain totals for today and tomorrow (Friday night being the heaviest). Continue reading
Long Beach Launches Open Data Portal
In January, the City of Long Beach launched an open data portal that aims to give the public clear, visual information they can use. In addition to maps, DataLB provides access to applications that put city data in context.
Developed with ESRI, DataLB’s applications focus on visualizing the impact of initiatives and public investments. Check it out!
Valentine’s Day Maps & Charts
Thanks goes to LA County GIS for finding this one. Here are the top 14 maps and charts that explain Valentine’s Day.
The Map Store is Closing
After almost 80 years in business, the owner of The Map Store in Milwaukee will be closing the doors in April. Read about the owner and the store history, and maybe buy a few maps before they close! Click below for the story.
The Best Way to Map a Run
Hillmap for Backcountry Travelers
Hillmap is a web based mapping app that lets you create and print free, customizable maps from high quality map layers. You can also use Hillmap tools to calculate slope and distance, check the weather at your destination, analyze snowpack, and more.
This app is definitely handy to calculate your hiking route and check on the slope. You can also turn on multiple overlays, like slope, weather radar, and other map information. Give it a spin!