Introducing Children to Maps

Children can easily read maps even before they start to read. From the age of two you can introduce them to maps that allow them to picture locations. A good way to do this is by hiding rewards around the house, for example a treasure hunt of Easter eggs. Take pictures of the different parts…

How to Read a Road Map

Already many of us are losing the ability to read a road map. The next generation of drivers have found that there is absolutely no need as Sat Nav does it all. However there are a few die hard critics out there who don’t like to place 100% trust in an electronic device and so…

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How Maps Enhance Your Marketing

If you’re in any doubt at all about how maps enhance your marketing strategies think of Google Maps. A billion dollar enterprise that is used by the majority of the population for a number of reasons every day. Google know maps build reputations and increase conversions however they do this on a global, enormous scale.…

A Quick Fire History of Maps

Maps can be traced back over 5000 years, being an incredible tool not only for those following the directions but for keeping records for those making the maps. A cartographer is a specialist that draws and creates maps adhering to mathematical rules to ensure every aspect is exact. The first maps thousands of years ago…

Why Map Geeks Love Maps

There are a whole group of people out there (including us) that just can’t get enough of maps. There’s something quite mesmerising about seeing information in picture form that has us examining maps for hours. For those that don’t understand the passion behind this map addiction, here are a few reasons why maps are so…