Skip to content
The Map Den
The Map Den

Mapping the latest interests in the GIS, Mapping, geography and anything in between.

Primary Navigation Menu
Menu
  • The Map Den
  • maps
  • data visualisation
  • My Maps
  • Music Map
    • Music Map
    • Music Map: FAQs
    • Music Map: Archive
  • About

web development

How I made a Music Map

2019-10-02
By: TheMole19
On: October 2, 2019
In: gis, maps, My Maps
Tagged: canada, culture, data, data visualisation, geography, geospatial, gis, map, mapbox, maps, music, OriginalContent, UK, usa, web development
With: 0 Comments

This is a follow on from a previous post, where I released my latest incarnation of a music map and discussed other people’s fine work. This post is going to be slightly different from my normal posts, being a FAQ style about the music map for those who are interested to know more. So without further ado… What is the Music Map? The originally named, Music Map, is an interactive map regarding music artists and the geography of music artists. A brief description of this project is to map where music artists, bands or solo artists have ‘originated’, forming a geographical database which can beRead More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...

Mapping Music – Search and Explore

2019-09-30
By: TheMole19
On: September 30, 2019
In: gis, maps, My Maps
Tagged: canada, culture, geospatial, gis, history, map, mapbox, mapping, maps, music, OriginalContent, UK, usa, web development, world
With: 1 Comment

Music to my geographical ears! I’m coming up to a four year anniversary. When I started it, I didn’t think it would take up so many evenings. I didn’t think I’d learn so much. I didn’t think the journey would still be ongoing. I am, of course, talking about my ‘Music Map’.  For those who have followed or explored my site, may have noticed my interactive map regarding music artists and the geography of music artists. A brief description of this project is to map where music artists, bands or solo artists have ‘originated’, forming a geographical database which can be used to display andRead More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...

From Russia with Goals – Maps and the World Cup

2018-06-13
By: TheMole19
On: June 13, 2018
In: gis, maps, My Maps
Tagged: brasil, brazil, culture, data visualisation, economics, england, europe, football, geography, germany, iceland, mapping, maps, OriginalContent, russia, spain, sport, web development
With: 0 Comments

Surpassing goals With a matter of hours to go before the month long football extravaganza begins in Moscow, it seems an opportune moment to look at the relationship between the beautiful game and the beautiful subject (geography if you were wondering). This is a topic I have looked at previously, examining the relationship between economic power (through GDP at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)) and footballing prowess (through FIFA World Rankings). On the eve of the World Cup, it is time to revisit the current state of play. With two web maps, we can look at those who have qualified, past successes of countries, travel distances, andRead More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...
GlobalFishingWatch_map

Providing Depth – Mapping and Marine Wildlife Threats

2018-02-28
By: TheMole19
On: February 28, 2018
In: gis, Map of the Day, maps, Uncategorized
Tagged: data visualisation, environment, fishing, geography, geospatial, gis, map, mapping, marine, nature, ocean, satellite, sea, web development, wildlife, world
With: 0 Comments

Gone fishing Quick question – what do Leonardo Di Caprio, a New Zealand data visualisation agency and David Attenborough have in common? They have all used highly effective visual tools to highlight threats to marine life*. Allow me to explain. I recently stumbled upon a striking and important interactive map from an organisation called ‘Global Fishing Watch’ (GFW), an organisation which is supported by the Leonardo Di Caprio Foundation. In the words of the Oscar winning actor himself,  “with the data Global Fishing Watch provides, governments, fishery management organizations, researchers and the fishing industry can work together to rebuild fisheries and protect critical marine habitats.”Read More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...
Screenshot from Disaster Watch displaying Forest Burn in California

08. Map of the Day – Observe the Earth changing from your armchair

2017-12-13
By: TheMole19
On: December 13, 2017
In: Map of the Day
Tagged: disaster, earth observation, environment, geography, geospatial, gis, mapbox, mapping, maps, Motd, remote sensing, satellite, web development
With: 0 Comments

Earth Observation for Everyone As 2017 starts to draw to a close, we return to one of our earlier (and all too neglected) features, Map of the Day. However, our latest entry isn’t just a map for one day, but one where you can observe changes over time, using satellite imagery and earth observation data at Canadian start up – Remote Pixel. We are in a fortunate position currently where satellite data from such sources as LANDSAT is much more readily available for public consumption. Remote Pixel is one of many to take advantage of this new environment, using the flexibility of Mapbox and LeafletRead More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...
Mapbox GL JS visualisation examples

So you want to make a web map? Part 3

2017-08-10
By: TheMole19
On: August 10, 2017
In: gis, maps, tips
Tagged: arcgis, carto, geospatial, gis, mapbox, mapping, maps, web development
With: 0 Comments

Okay, now I want to get coding… In the previous posts in this series, we have looked at the intuitive ‘out-of-the-box’ web maps you can configure with little to no coding knowledge, whether that be with CARTO or ArcGIS Online, with differing level of learning curves. This may be all you require and provide a timely and quick web mapping solution, particularly in the latter example, one that is integrated with your organisation’s/personal GIS infrastructure. However, to begin customising and ‘fine-tuning’ your web map to your exact needs, some knowledge or understanding of HTML, CSS, and a web scripting language, like Javascript, is required. IRead More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...
ArcGIS Online Sandbox

So you want to make a web map? Part 2

2017-07-13
By: TheMole19
On: July 13, 2017
In: gis, maps, tips
Tagged: arcgis, geospatial, gis, mapping, maps, old maps, web development
With: 0 Comments

So I can make a web map, but I want more control… In my previous post, I introduced you to the world of web maps and how the world of geo web development has become more accessible for wanting to get started straight away in creating web maps with little to no web development skills, thanks to the intuitiveness of sites like CARTO. As explained previously, for many this is maybe all you are looking for or need, but others may want to explore options more integrated into existing offline GIS software, and get involved customisation and coding further. ArcGIS Online – Tailored for all levels IRead More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...
Example of Carto Builder

So you want to make a web map? Part 1

2017-07-12
By: TheMole19
On: July 12, 2017
In: gis, maps, tips
Tagged: arcgis, carto, data, data visualisation, geospatial, gis, map, mapbox, mapping, maps, web development
With: 4 Comments

That web map looks great! Wish I could make one… In some ways, there has maybe not been a better time to be involved in the geospatial and cartographic industry, whether as a profession or as hobby/passing interest. While ‘static’ maps and images of geographical information and data visualisation are still very relevant and useful, the rise of the interactive web map is an increasingly trend which is hitting the ‘mainstream’ more and more, whether it be through maps in current affairs like election maps, or through games or social media (e.g. Pokemon Go! and SnapMap). Therefore, the ability for cartographers and geospatialists to haveRead More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...
Dull Twinned with Boring

A Tale of Twin Cities

2017-06-24
By: TheMole19
On: June 24, 2017
In: gis, maps, My Maps
Tagged: carto, cities, culture, europe, gis, mapping, maps, OriginalContent, politics, Population, sister, twin, twincities, UK, urban, web development, world
With: 0 Comments

Welcome to ‘Twin City’ Enter most towns, cities or villages in not just the UK, but in Europe and beyond, and you will likely find a ‘Welcome to [insert place name]’ and underneath ‘Twinned with [insert twin cities]’. Perhaps it is easy ignore these twin cities and linkages, or dismiss them as nothing more than symbolic, but what is the story behind twin or sister cities and what does it mean today? For those unaware a twin or sister city partnership is where there is a ‘friendship’ and legal/social agreement between one town or city (or even a region) to another , usually in a different country.Read More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...

07. Map of the Day – You think your commute’s bad?

2017-04-01
By: TheMole19
On: April 1, 2017
In: gis, Map of the Day, Uncategorized
Tagged: europe, geography, geospatial, javascript, map, mapbox, traffic, travel, UK, usa, web development
With: 0 Comments

For those of us in the fortunate position to be in paid work, we are lucky if our travel to work is a simple one. The last century has been the increase in flexible working practices in many businesses, the geographic centralisation of economy and rise of private transport in most Western countries. This has led to it being common for many to not live in the same city/area, let alone the same part of town as your place of work. Therefore, commuting time has become of greater interest to companies and employees, as well as influencing property prices, climate change and transport infrastructure. This isRead More →

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...

Posts navigation

1 2 Next

Site Menu

  • The Map Den
  • maps
  • data visualisation
  • My Maps
  • Music Map
    • Music Map
    • Music Map: FAQs
    • Music Map: Archive
  • About

Social

  • View @TheAgermeister’s profile on Twitter
  • View david-ager-16a9b685’s profile on LinkedIn

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets

Translate

Recent Posts

  • Santa Claus Travel Time Maps
  • Twas Brexit What Won It – Re: UK General Election 2019
  • UK General Election 2019 – Maps and Cartograms
  • How I made a Music Map
  • Mapping Music – Search and Explore

Tags

africa arcgis brazil canada carto cartography christmas climate culture data data visualisation economics england environment europe football geography geospatial germany gis history map mapbox mapping maps Motd music netherlands old maps OriginalContent politics Population quiz russia santa claus satellite sport transport travel UK urban usa Wales web development world

RSS

  • RSS – Posts
  • RSS – Comments

Social

  • View @TheAgermeister’s profile on Twitter
  • View david-ager-16a9b685’s profile on LinkedIn
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Designed using Dispatch. Powered by WordPress.

 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d bloggers like this: