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ng maps of cuba painted on walls plastered on windows or even printed on the sides of grocery bags read more posted by attagirl 0 comments filed under cuba juan valdes map history map industry news national geographic national geographic maps reference and wall maps the geographer sphere it march 11 2011 map resources for earthquake in japan as a result of the devastating earthquake in japan early this morning national geographic has received requests for maps that show the impacted region below is a complete list of titles that are currently available 1 japan and korea wall map 2 world ocean floor wall map 3 hawaii state wall map 4 alaska state wall map 4 world classic pacific centered 5 oregon state wall map 6 california state wall map 7 washington state wall map as this event further unfolds we shall update the map resources list accordingly posted by mike dyer 0 comments filed under alaska earthquake hawaii japan tsunami sphere it december 6 2010 saving the world with maps frank biasi director conservation and special projects national geographic maps we all know or should know that geography is the study of the earth and its lands features inhabitants and phenomena this breadth of fascinating subjects is what led me to become a geographer 25 years ago the sub discipline of cartography allowed me to combine my earlier interest in visual art with my newfound passion for geography i was lucky to come of age early in the growth of computer mapping technologies including geographic information systems gis seeing the potential of gis to make a difference in the world and to build a career i quickly jumped on that bandwagon i first used gis to do maps and analysis for geography courses and to inventory property parcels around my campus as part of an internship after graduation i worked for a regional planning agency to help design transportation corridors that maximize business opportunities and minimize environmental impacts i went on to work for a state environmental agency where i helped to map all of the wetlands in massachusetts to aid in the permitting of development and construction projects i further developed my geographic thinking and skills working for the nature conservancy where i used gis to help conservation planners and preserve managers map biodiversity and design and execute ways to save it i realized that conservation as with many other fields deals with a wide variety of systems operating across the landscape including biological geological hydrological climatological political transportation and economic systems gis provides a powerful platform to create and combine data layers representing each of these systems in order to make maps and answer questions about the world seeing these maps and answering these questions helps organizations across all sectors make informed decisions about what to do and where to do it recently we as individuals have begun using simple gis tools on our pcs and mobile phones to make maps and answer spatial questions to help us decide where to eat shop travel and invest the growing phenomena of geo browsing and geo searching are enabled by interactive mapping services by google microsoft yahoo mapquest and others these services are becoming increasingly personalized through gps enabled mobile phones and apps that tell us who and what is near us wherever we are the initial applications of these services have been for commercial and social uses however they can also help us discover and decide how we can make a positive difference in the world many people are unaware of the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of dedicated nonprofit organizations working around the world to reduce human suffering protect wildlife and ecosystems preserve cultures and advance scientific knowledge these heroic people and organizations are stepping in to fill critical gaps that governments and businesses are unable or unwilling to fill most of the organizations have very limited financial and human resources to accomplish their objectives yet they still manage to make an enormous difference in the lives of people animals and society at large at national geographic we have begun an initiative called the global action atlas to highlight the work of these heroic nonprofits and to give our audience tangible opportunities to discover and get involved in this work by donating volunteering advocating visiting and sharing with their social networks although it is still a beta site actionatlas org has over 400 on the ground projects by more than 100 reputable nonprofits around the world users can browse projects on an interactive global map or by themes including conservation humanitarian cultures exploration climate change and energy they can also enter keywords to get a list of relevant projects in the u s and around the world every project has an interactive profile where the organization summarizes the issues the project is working to address their goals and the progress being made they also include photos videos documents blogs maps links to more information and lists of similar and nearby projects once a user has found a project that interests them they can become a fan or comment on the project as well as donate volunteer visit or share the project with their facebook friends users can build up a portfolio of their favorite projects to follow and interact with over time thus establishing their own geography of action we plan to add thematic layers to the map viewer such as infant mortality biodiversity and cultural hotspots to help people decide where they should invest their time and resources in making a difference we hope that the global action atlas provides the public a useful and trusted service that advances national geographic s mission of inspiring people to care about the planet by enabling them to turn inspiration into action over the past century national geographic s writers photographers and filmmakers have richly documented places and cultures and the challenges facing communities and the planet our mission programs have funded thousands of field based projects to understand and conserve wildlife and cultures and advance the frontiers of science the global action atlas is the beginning of a new effort to deeply engage our audience in this wonderful but challenged world and to help them become active participants in making it more wonderful posted by ankylosaur 0 comments filed under cartography frank biasi geographic information systems gis global action atlas interactive mapping services national geographic maps sphere it november 17 2010 at last nat geo maps on a gps national geographic maps satmap systems announce alliance to deliver digital mapping for handheld sports gps for the first time national geographic s suite of trails illustrated topo and adventure maps are made available on a handheld gps satmap active 10 trek launches in the u s this week november 17 2010 london england national geographic maps and satmap systems today announced the integration of the best selling national geographic outdoor recreation maps into the award winning satmap active 10 handheld gps this integration is the result of a new product development alliance between the two organizations both of which will launch the active 10 trek for sale in the united states this week the content offered on satmap devices will include the complete line of national geographic outdoor recreation maps including the topo usgs topographic map series the adventuremap series of international adventure travel maps and for the first time on any gps national geographic s premier trails illustrated series of maps for national parks national forests and many popular recreation areas national geographic maps will be available via sd cards which will plug and play into the active 10 trek handheld gps the alliance brings together the mapping excellence of national geographic with the engineering expertise of satmap systems ltd and the result is a product that meets the needs of outdoor enthusiasts the active 10 trek will suit users of all skill levels in all weather conditions throughout the year it has gained wide acceptance in europe with outdoor professionals and consumers engaged in various activities such as mountain rescue hiking mountain biking hunting and geocaching charlie regan general manager and vice president national geographic maps said national geographic prides itself on publishing the best maps whether for outdoor recreation education travel or reference we are pleased to announce this alliance with satmap and are eager to see outdoor enthusiasts and professionals begin using the active 10 trek to guide them on their adventures satmap s sterling reputation and the critical acclaim that their active 10 has garnered in europe made the decision to partner as they expand into the u s market an easy one richard calthrop owen managing director of satmap systems commented we are really excited about launching into the u s especially with such a globally respected brand as national geographic this alliance is good news for everyone who spends time in the great outdoors and this is a major product first t he active 10 trek combined with the superb national geographic map data gives users the freedom to focus on the enjoyment of their sport rather than worrying about location accurate navigation is an essential part of enjoying the outdoors and this quality of map detail will help users to keep on track and stay safe fourteen topo usgs based sd map cards will be available at launch covering many popular outdoor recreation states including arizona california colorado idaho the mid atlantic region montana nevada new england new mexico north and south carolina oregon utah washington and wyoming sd map cards for the remaining states and regions will be released in the first quarter of 2011 three additional trails illustrated sd map cards also will be part of the initial offering covering california s sierra nevada the southern appalachians and america s greatest national parks new trails illustrated map cards featuring some of the most important recreational areas in the country will be available in the coming months in addition to recreation users satmap systems ltd supplies gps handsets to search and rescue teams police military and other professionals in europe giving the company a unique insight into and understanding of the needs of outdoor users central to this is the need to see the best quality mapping possible on a large screen in a handheld device that is rugged and user friendly the active 10 trek the active 10 trek comes pre loaded with world and usa base maps customers can then buy the national geographic sd map cards that slot into the gps making map reading fast and easy the map is displayed on a large 3 5 screen in full color suitable for day and night use including a red backlight option to help protect night vision the active 10 trek is priced at 369 99 and the national geographic sd map cards cost 99 99 each customers also can purchase topographical mapping for most countries in western europe making the gps useful for home and when travelling abroad there is a range of high quality accessories such as bike mount vehicle mount and a deluxe carry case which retail from 14 99 the active 10 trek and national geographic sd map cards will be sold online at www shopng com www satmap com www topo com and www amazon com and will be available at premier outdoor retailers nationwide in the upcoming months posted by attagirl 0 comments filed under gps mapping mapping software national geographic national geographic maps outdoor recreation satmap sphere it november 15 2010 students across the country to dive into freshwater washington nov 10 2010 with one of every six people on earth lacking access to safe drinking water freshwater is one of the defining issues of the 21st century although water is essential for life less than 1 percent of water on our planet is available for drinking freshwater is the theme of geography awareness week 2010 nov 14 20 supported by national geographic and other partner organizations and sponsored by ch2m hill an international engineering consulting firm founded as a water firm in the 1940s ch2m hill has been working for decades to help people around the world find the right solutions to their water challenges geography awareness week is an annual celebration enacted by congress in 1987 that encourages families and schools to engage in fun educational experiences that draw attention to geo literacy and the importance of geography education during geography awareness week 2010 national geographic invites students teachers and parents to learn more about freshwater and how it connects to geography freshwater is one of the most critical issues of the 21st century said terry garcia national geographic s executive vice president of mission programs national geographic is committed to increasing awareness about this vital natural resource through our freshwater initiative our geography awareness week website http www geographyawarenessweek org gives students and teachers the necessary tools to understand the complexity of the global freshwater crisis and its extraordinary role in shaping the geography of our world during geography awareness week grassroots organizers around the country will host events workshops and contests at local schools and community centers engineers from ch2m hill will visit classrooms in many states to share hands on freshwater activities with students and discuss connections between geography and real world engineering projects our world needs sustainable water management solutions that support society and nature says bob bailey president of ch2m hill s water business group the decisions we make today about water will affect generations to come we are proud to partner with national geographic a leader in scientific and cultural research and education to help bring public awareness to this vital issue our firm is committed to sustainability to protecting and preserving our planet s natural resources and to inspiring and educating a future workforce that will help solve the environmental and engineering challenges of tomorrow in celebration of geography awareness week zinio the digital magazine and book distributor will offer free access to and a free download of the digital edition of the april 2010 issue of national geographic magazine water our thirsty world during november this single topic special issue highlights the challenges facing our most essential natural resource the digital edition presents complete content from the print edition plus extra photo galleries rollover graphics that animate features like maps and timelines video profiles of photographers who contributed to the issue and other interactive features the geography awareness week website offers access to activities lessons and games about freshwater the site 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