Mapping in the Cloud

This engaging text provides a solid introduction to mapmaking in the era of cloud computing. It takes students through both the concepts and technology of modern cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and Web-based mapping. Conceptual chapters delve into the meaning of maps and how they are developed, covering such topics as map layers, GIS tools, mobile mapping, and map animation. Methods chapters take a learn-by-doing approach to help students master application programming interfaces and build other technical skills for creating maps and making them available on the Internet. The companion website offers invaluable supplementary materials for instructors and students.

Pedagogical features:

• End-of-chapter summaries, review questions, and exercises.
• Extensive graphics illustrating the concepts and procedures.
• Downloadable PowerPoints for each chapter.
• Downloadable code files (where applicable) for the exercises.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1. An Introduction to Maps and the Internet
CHAPTER 2. The Internet Map Landscape
CHAPTER 3. The Meaning of Mapping
CHAPTER 4. A Map Gallery
CHAPTER 5. Maps as a Mirror of Civilization
CHAPTER 6. The Online Street Map
CHAPTER 7. Map Scale and Abstraction
CHAPTER 8. Programming the Web with JavaScript
CHAPTER 9. Map Digitizing and GPS
CHAPTER 10. Map Mashups
CHAPTER 11. Points and Point Data
CHAPTER 12. Point Maps and Graduated Symbols
CHAPTER 13. The Online Map
CHAPTER 14. Line and Area Map Mashups
CHAPTER 15. Map Layers and GIS
CHAPTER 16. Map Layer Mashups
CHAPTER 17. Databases, MySQL, and PHP
CHAPTER 18. Mapping from a Database
CHAPTER 19. Mobile Mapping
CHAPTER 20. Local Mapping
CHAPTER 21. Maps That Move
CHAPTER 22. Animated Mapping
CHAPTER 23. The Cartographic Exchange