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
