Many people use Google Maps and other mapping sites to simply look for local business information. However, many developers have leveraged the APIs of thesse sites such as the Google Maps API to create highly useful mashups. Here, we present a list of 23 of the most useful mashups we’ve come across. We hope you find them useful. Did we miss one you think should be on here? Drop a comment and we just might add it.
Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Search for commercial and real estate property based on various criteria such as price etc
Flickr Map
Displays geo-tagged photos uploaded to Flickr from around the world
WorldTaxiMeter
Computes taxi fairs from select cities such as Amsterdam, LA, NY, Madrid, Rome, Pairs, Toronto, Sydney, among other popular cities
BookTour
Add, find book events, such as signings and other promotions. Also includes widgets
Area Code Maps
Displays area codes in across the entire U.S.
Mapvivo
Lets you create, manage, and share a travel journal. Shows detailed information from trips, including comments along the route and geotagged photos
FastFoodMaps
Shows locations of popular fast food resturants in the U.S. such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, among others
Track This Now
Finds news around the world (or in certain countries) based on keywords. You can also embed the widget on your site
Hotspotr
Finds WiFi cafes and hotspots. You can filter the search based on free WiFi, good for working, cafes, among other settings. Hotspotr currently has more than 15,700 spots in more than 3,200 cities
TimeSpace
Lets you search articles, video, photos and commentary worldwide. It also includes a time line to refine items displayed
Where’s the path?
Displays both a footpath and satellite map view side by side. You simply search for a city, and then if available, choose the selected area covered from the drop down menu to the right of the search box. Not many areas are currently supported
Panedia
Displays geo-tagged panoramic photos. It currently supports the UK, USA, Japan, Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Australian Capital. Although not very many areas are supported, each is extensively covered
iMap Weather
Check the weather out easily from a fully functional map
NOAA Nautical Maps
Overlays NOAA nautical maps with Google Maps. Current coverage includes the Pacific (North America), the Gulf of Mexico, and parts the Atlantic U.S. coast (no Canadian coverage)
Drive Score
Ranks an address area you choose based on which amenities, stores, schools, hospitals, gyms, libraries, among other things are located in the neighborhood
Gruvr
Displays bands playing live at various venues within an specified area on the map
Mapdango
Lets you explore cities by displaying useful information on the map including Flickr photos, information from Wikipedia, YouTube videos, among other information
Real Time Satellite Tracking
Lets you track in real time various satellites orbiting the earth, including GPS, military, and even the Sirius Radio satellites
Google City Tours
Displays a preconfigured city tours based on attractions in a city you enter
World Time Zone Map and Converter
Lets you seamlessly create a conference call schedule by simply clicking locations on the map. Daylight savings is included. At a glance, you can see the local times for each location to easily schedule the most convenient time for the conference call
African Tourism Portal
A South African tour guide, you can pan through areas and see photos of various popular destinations
High-Yield Detonation Effects Simulator
Simulates the effected area of a nuclear bomb explosion
AntennaSearch
Displays the location of current and planning antenna cellular towers within four miles of an entered address. Great tool if you are worried about radiation levels in a new neighborhood you may be planning to move to. As you can see there is a significant amount of towers in the Brooklyn neighborhood below
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June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Panedia looks pretty cool. That High Yield Detonation simulator is scary.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great article! There are several map mash-ups that I've been looking for — namely a good travel map mashup, and you have it here.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hey Tad! which one was it u liked?
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hey Tad! which one was it u liked?
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hey Tad! which one was it u liked?
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hey Tad! which one was it u liked?
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hey Tad! which one was it u liked?
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hey Tad! which one was it u liked?
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hey Tad! which one was it u liked?
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hey Tad! which one was it u liked?
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The main one I was digging was MapVivo, as that looked like it would turn out to finally be a map mashup that I could really use for cross-country trips and such. Though, the one disappointment of it is that the KML import feature on the site will not overlay just any KML. To wit, I had used a tool to export my Flickr photos as KML (see http://blog.reevestech.net/2009/06/using-kml-to...), and then wanted to overlay these on a trip map. But, alas, the KML parser & implementation on this site would not let me do that.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The main one I was digging was MapVivo, as that looked like it would turn out to finally be a map mashup that I could really use for cross-country trips and such. Though, the one disappointment of it is that the KML import feature on the site will not overlay just any KML. To wit, I had used a tool to export my Flickr photos as KML (see http://blog.reevestech.net/2009/06/using-kml-to...), and then wanted to overlay these on a trip map. But, alas, the KML parser & implementation on this site would not let me do that.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The main one I was digging was MapVivo, as that looked like it would turn out to finally be a map mashup that I could really use for cross-country trips and such. Though, the one disappointment of it is that the KML import feature on the site will not overlay just any KML. To wit, I had used a tool to export my Flickr photos as KML (see http://blog.reevestech.net/2009/06/using-kml-to...), and then wanted to overlay these on a trip map. But, alas, the KML parser & implementation on this site would not let me do that.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The main one I was digging was MapVivo, as that looked like it would turn out to finally be a map mashup that I could really use for cross-country trips and such. Though, the one disappointment of it is that the KML import feature on the site will not overlay just any KML. To wit, I had used a tool to export my Flickr photos as KML (see http://blog.reevestech.net/2009/06/using-kml-to...), and then wanted to overlay these on a trip map. But, alas, the KML parser & implementation on this site would not let me do that.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The main one I was digging was MapVivo, as that looked like it would turn out to finally be a map mashup that I could really use for cross-country trips and such. Though, the one disappointment of it is that the KML import feature on the site will not overlay just any KML. To wit, I had used a tool to export my Flickr photos as KML (see http://blog.reevestech.net/2009/06/using-kml-to...), and then wanted to overlay these on a trip map. But, alas, the KML parser & implementation on this site would not let me do that.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The main one I was digging was MapVivo, as that looked like it would turn out to finally be a map mashup that I could really use for cross-country trips and such. Though, the one disappointment of it is that the KML import feature on the site will not overlay just any KML. To wit, I had used a tool to export my Flickr photos as KML (see http://blog.reevestech.net/2009/06/using-kml-to...), and then wanted to overlay these on a trip map. But, alas, the KML parser & implementation on this site would not let me do that.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The main one I was digging was MapVivo, as that looked like it would turn out to finally be a map mashup that I could really use for cross-country trips and such. Though, the one disappointment of it is that the KML import feature on the site will not overlay just any KML. To wit, I had used a tool to export my Flickr photos as KML (see http://blog.reevestech.net/2009/06/using-kml-to...), and then wanted to overlay these on a trip map. But, alas, the KML parser & implementation on this site would not let me do that.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The main one I was digging was MapVivo, as that looked like it would turn out to finally be a map mashup that I could really use for cross-country trips and such. Though, the one disappointment of it is that the KML import feature on the site will not overlay just any KML. To wit, I had used a tool to export my Flickr photos as KML (see http://blog.reevestech.net/2009/06/using-kml-to...), and then wanted to overlay these on a trip map. But, alas, the KML parser & implementation on this site would not let me do that.
July 5th, 2009 at 3:29 am
great info. I only know about google maps, but I see there is more, thank you
July 5th, 2009 at 3:29 am
great info. I only know about google maps, but I see there is more, thank you
July 5th, 2009 at 3:29 am
great info. I only know about google maps, but I see there is more, thank you
July 5th, 2009 at 3:29 am
great info. I only know about google maps, but I see there is more, thank you
July 5th, 2009 at 3:29 am
great info. I only know about google maps, but I see there is more, thank you
July 6th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Hi Tad,
Great to know that you digg MapVivo, I'm a co-founder. I'm sure we'll be able to add the KML support that you need – expect an email from me with details shortly. We're striving to provide a really usable, feature rich and yet simple travel journal and travel planner. We love getting feedback so please send your thoughts our way either at http://mapvivo.com/feedback or directly to me (skype: tom.sieron, twitter: mapvivo). Cheers.
July 6th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Hi Tad,
Great to know that you digg MapVivo, I'm a co-founder. I'm sure we'll be able to add the KML support that you need – expect an email from me with details shortly. We're striving to provide a really usable, feature rich and yet simple travel journal and travel planner. We love getting feedback so please send your thoughts our way either at http://mapvivo.com/feedback or directly to me (skype: tom.sieron, twitter: mapvivo). Cheers.
July 6th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Hi Tad,
Great to know that you digg MapVivo, I'm a co-founder. I'm sure we'll be able to add the KML support that you need – expect an email from me with details shortly. We're striving to provide a really usable, feature rich and yet simple travel journal and travel planner. We love getting feedback so please send your thoughts our way either at http://mapvivo.com/feedback or directly to me (skype: tom.sieron, twitter: mapvivo). Cheers.
July 6th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Hi Tad,
Great to know that you digg MapVivo, I'm a co-founder. I'm sure we'll be able to add the KML support that you need – expect an email from me with details shortly. We're striving to provide a really usable, feature rich and yet simple travel journal and travel planner. We love getting feedback so please send your thoughts our way either at http://mapvivo.com/feedback or directly to me (skype: tom.sieron, twitter: mapvivo). Cheers.
July 6th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Hi Tad,
Great to know that you digg MapVivo, I'm a co-founder. I'm sure we'll be able to add the KML support that you need – expect an email from me with details shortly. We're striving to provide a really usable, feature rich and yet simple travel journal and travel planner. We love getting feedback so please send your thoughts our way either at http://mapvivo.com/feedback or directly to me (skype: tom.sieron, twitter: mapvivo). Cheers.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Tom – thanks for the feedback. I appreciate the follow-up. I've actually had quite a few thoughts on this, so I'll put that together in a little post for you, as I had a couple of use cases for this that others might have as well, in terms of the workflow of being on a trip, adding photos, and integrating with other photo sources such as flickr or panoramio.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Tom – thanks for the feedback. I appreciate the follow-up. I've actually had quite a few thoughts on this, so I'll put that together in a little post for you, as I had a couple of use cases for this that others might have as well, in terms of the workflow of being on a trip, adding photos, and integrating with other photo sources such as flickr or panoramio.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Tom – thanks for the feedback. I appreciate the follow-up. I've actually had quite a few thoughts on this, so I'll put that together in a little post for you, as I had a couple of use cases for this that others might have as well, in terms of the workflow of being on a trip, adding photos, and integrating with other photo sources such as flickr or panoramio.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Tom – thanks for the feedback. I appreciate the follow-up. I've actually had quite a few thoughts on this, so I'll put that together in a little post for you, as I had a couple of use cases for this that others might have as well, in terms of the workflow of being on a trip, adding photos, and integrating with other photo sources such as flickr or panoramio.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Tom – thanks for the feedback. I appreciate the follow-up. I've actually had quite a few thoughts on this, so I'll put that together in a little post for you, as I had a couple of use cases for this that others might have as well, in terms of the workflow of being on a trip, adding photos, and integrating with other photo sources such as flickr or panoramio.
July 9th, 2009 at 8:16 am
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I personally really like Panedia
July 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I personally really like Panedia
July 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I personally really like Panedia
July 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I personally really like Panedia
July 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I personally really like Panedia
August 20th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
If you like fly fishing, check out http://www.flyfishmap.com
August 24th, 2009 at 6:53 am
Nice way cool maps
August 24th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Thanks for mentioning iMapWeather. Please feel free to follow iMap on Twitter: @imap
Let us know if we can help in any way.
Thanks!
Chip
iMapWeather.com
August 24th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
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August 30th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Great article – I am the founder of http://www.africantourismportal.com and it is great to be listed with the other awesome sites. We are trying to build an interactive guide to Southern Africa. Please if anyone has any comments I would love to here them.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:16 am
You got a nice blog up there.
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October 19th, 2009 at 4:11 am
Great article, and some there I didn't know about – the Detonation Effects Simulator is very cool.
You might also want to take a look at imapflickr.com. Its a site that allows you to map geotagged flickr photosets or searches onto custom google maps. Finished maps can then be embedded into blogs or websites, without any complicated coding. Hope you like it
January 14th, 2010 at 4:56 am
Wow! Google maps is really awesome, I've been looking at the API recently and there are so many possibilities.
April 28th, 2010 at 1:46 am
But if you use Google Maps with Google Base together, the result is … explosion of possibilities.
April 28th, 2010 at 8:46 am
But if you use Google Maps with Google Base together, the result is … explosion of possibilities.