Field Papers

This is a fun and useful little application: make a map, format it to include space for notes and observations, create a PDF, print it, and take your field book into the field! This would be great for field trips, labs, and other activities where you take students outside.

• Field Papers

Health Map of the United States

Here is a great interactive web map of three health indicators (life expectancy, obesity, and physical activity) mapped across the USA at the county level. Read the related article for more information.

• The Health of the United States

The Clear Congress Project

This is very cool: a map/visualization of the U.S. Congress - reminds me a bit of Gapminder. Read the associated blog for additional information and data analysis.

• Clear Congress Project

Immersion - The Geography of Email

This is a fun way to make a 'map' of your Email history and connections.

• Immersion

See also: The Geography of Facebook and The Geography of Twitter

Online Geologic Map of the U.S.

This is pretty cool (if you are into geology...) - the National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB), viewable as an interactive web map. But, you can also 'see' the map as more traditional searchable catalog.

• NGMDB - Map View
• NGMDB - Catalog View

Every Congressional District - Ever!

Every district - ever - in Esri shapefile format!

• U.S. Congressional District Shapefiles

Public Transit Times

Seen on FlowingData: how long does it takes to get to B from A using only public transit and (maybe) walking? Here are examples of a network / service area analysis and as expected you can clearly see the 'speed' effect of major roads.

• NYC Transit Times (no walking)
• Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, and Boulder (with walking)
• Trulia.com commute time