If you have a fear of looing your way let these interactive map innovations show you where to go. Traveling is about seeing the things that interest you the most and in order to discover the places that fit your lifestyle the most, you have to know where to look. Traditional maps are boring and lifeless, but these fun, informative directional guides will put you right in the middle of the places you most want to see.
Whether you like electronic mapping devices or paper planers, these interactive map innovations will help you plan your travels. From artfully inaccurate map books to retractable tourist tablets, these maps are better at helping you find your way than a crumpled up gas station map. With a little planning and the right guide, you will have the best trip yet.
50 Interactive Map Innovations
From City Dietary Restaurant Maps to Loaded English Dialect Maps:
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Combustible Matchstick Maps
U.S.A. (burnt/unburnt) by Claire Fontaine is Frighteningly Flammable
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Mythical Topographic Paintings
Paul Morstad Infuses His Magical Map Design with Vintage Style
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Edible City Maps
The Atelier Food Project by PJADAD Design is Made from Groceries
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Smartphone Digital Radio Services
Apple is Rolling Out a Digital Radio Service
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Search Engine Career Graphics
The 'What it Takes to Get a Job at Google' Infographic Lays it Out
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Aerial Tweet Maps
Fast Company Design Aerial Maps Reveal Twitter User Data of NYC and London
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Vibrantly Illustrated Map Designs
This World Map is Inspired by Illustrators and Storytellers
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Sponge-Made Maps
Jeffrey Allen Price Renders the World Using a Common Kitchen Product
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Personalized Typography Decor
Customize the Home with Gorgeous 3D Letter Paper Sculptures
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Social Media Hate Maps
Humboldt State University's Hate Heat Map Shows Where American Bigotry Is
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Search Engine Treasure Maps
The Google Treasure Hunt Sounds Like an April Fool's Day Prank
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Artfully Inaccurate Maps
The 'A Map of the World' Book is a Collection of Strange Maps
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Pinnable City Maps
Palomar's New Felt Map Lets You Pin Nostalgic Memories and Discoveries
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Crowdsourced Travel Maps
KLM's Must See Map Lets You & Friends Create Maps by Selecting Must-Sees
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Illegal Animated Internet Maps
Internet Census 2012 Infected 420,000 Computers to Gauge Web Usage
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Globe-themed Hydrant Photography
Adam Kennedy's Planet Universe Depicts the World
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Celestial Animal Illustrations
Louise McNaught Shows Delicate Bond Between Man and Nature
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Wire Shadow Structures
Larry Kagan Creates Figures Out of Twisted Bits of Metal
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Internet Addiction Infographics
This Infographic Poses Tough Questions About Extreme Internet Use
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Interactive Subway Screens
The New York City Touch & Go Kiosks Will Digitize Travel Information
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Subway-Inspired Media Charts
This Infographic Visualizes Digital Media Through Transportation Maps
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Immersive Health Campaigns
ICM's Health Campaign Puts People in an Uncomfortable Subway Experience
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Drone History Attack Maps
Bloomberg's 'Drone War' Map Comprehensively Documents Automated Strikes
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Crowdsourced Memory Maps
The 'Map Your Memories' Gets Artists to Make Personalized Manhattan Maps
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Loaded English Dialect Maps
Rick Aschmann's North American English Map Debunks Accent Myths
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Intricate Cityscape Illustrations
Abi Daker Specializes in Detailed Freehand Drawings
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Artisitic Pop Culture Maps
City Print Transforms Popular Maps into Frame-Worthy Art Pieces
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3D-Mapped Exotic Locales
Google Maps Has Now Mapped Some of the Most Remote Mountains in the World
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Carved MRI Portraits
Etched Glass Designs by Angela Palmer Look Like 3D Sketches of CT Scans
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Controller Evolution Charts
This Pop Chart Infographic Explores the Family Tree of Controllers
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Interactive Global Cat Maps
This Fun Cat Map App Lets Users Track All Cat Residents of the World
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Pixelated Cartography Renderings
This Tetris World Map Print Transforms the Continents into a Game
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Special Dietary Restaurant Apps
Turnyp is a the Restaurant Guide App for Bounded Diets
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Flipped Perspective Topography
The Upside Down World Map Changes Global Directions
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Sophisticated Solar Panel Maps
The Mapdwell Project Helps Communities Plan for Sustainable Energy
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Futuristic Tech Investment Infographics
This Infographic Measures Projected IT Investments
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Safe Bike Route Apps
Ride the City Finds the Shortest and Safest Routes for Cyclists
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Real-Time Video Tracking Maps
Google Just Launched the YouTube Map Trends Application
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Hyper-Virtual Roadtrips
The Google Street View Hyperlapse Software Lets Users Cruise Landscapes
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Gold-Plated Handheld Devices
Gold iPads are the Symbol of High Luxury in Dubai
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Social Media Exploration Maps
The ‘Etch Maps’ Visualize Your Urban Story and Experienc
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Map Adorned Journals
The Paula Scher 'Maps' Mini Notebook Collection Guides Your Way
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Comprehensive Business Network Maps
Wikisway Provides a Full Visualization of the CrunchBase Data
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Milk Can Maps
The Baby Formula Sculpture by Ai Weiwei Addresses 2008 Chinese Scandal
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Gamer Recreated Transit Maps
Dave Delisle Recreates Washington's Metro Sytem as a Mario Map
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Game Plumber-Themed Maps
Ken Kocses’ Super Mario-Themed Poster is the Ideal Map for Any Game
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Texturized Typographic City Maps
These Maps by Mark Webber are Intricately Detailed Masterpieces
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Stitched Wooden Maps
These Wooden Casey Von Esteban Creations are Delicately Hand-Stitched
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Silver Screen Astrology Charts
These Hollywood Star Charts by Dorothy Map the Golden Age of Film
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All-Inclusive Divorce Services
Wevorce's Divorce Solution Keeps Your Seperation Easy
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