WorldAtlas publishes geography articles and maps alongside science and current events content.
Maps.com
Maps.com publishes cartographic maps and articles about mapping topics such as solar storms.
About Maps.com
Maps.com publishes maps and articles that explain world topics through cartography. Subjects include Lake Powell water levels and drought, solar storms, traffic intersections, wildfires, CO2 emissions, heat, housing, and unemployment rates.
Articles are grouped by themes such as Living Planet, Natural Wonders, People & Patterns, and Behind the Map, with formats including submitted, interactive, animated, and 3D animated maps. The site also offers an email signup for updates.
Key features
- Articles pairing maps with topics like drought, climate, and demographics
- Living Planet coverage including wildfires, air quality, and water
- People & Patterns maps on economy, infrastructure, and demographics
- Animated and 3D animated map presentations
- Interactive maps covering space and solar storms
- Behind the Map articles on cartography methods and education
Best for: Readers who want to understand news, science, and social topics through maps.
Good for
- Covers environmental and social subjects from wildfires to unemployment
- Includes interactive, animated, and 3D animated map formats
- Groups articles by themes such as Living Planet and People & Patterns
Maps.com at a glance
- Website
- maps.com
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Maps, Navigation & Weather
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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