When you think of innovative maps these days, your mind probably darts first to Google Maps, and not to the tattered, coffee stained road map stuffed inside the passenger side door of your parents' car, right?
This cluster of innovative maps shows you some of the edgiest mapping innovations featured on Trend Hunter, and includes creative mapping ideas like horizonless projection maps of Manhattan and Swine Flu monitoring using Google Maps. Check them out below.
49 Innovative Mapping Innovations
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World Map Body Paint Bikinis
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009 Shows Worldly Brooklyn Decker
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Location-Based Social Mapping
Loopt on Your Mobile
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Emotional City Maps
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Unexpected Virtual Sightseeing
Bizarre Scenarios Captured by Google Maps Street View
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Map Phones
Google Launches The G1 Phone
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Clustr Maps
Geo Locate Visitors to Your Site
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Geotagged Graffiti
Street Art Fans Use Google Maps Street View to Locate Best Pieces in UK
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Beer States
Branded Label Map
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Swarm Maps
New Way to Browse the Web
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Controversial Map Ads
Absolut Vodka Appologizes for World Mexico
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Earthly Map Creatures
Images Created From Geographic Shapes Without Touching Scale
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Neighboroo
Google Maps by Income, Politics, Crime Rate, Ethnicity, etc.
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Geographic Dishware
Map Plates
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Gas Price Maps
GasBuddy
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3D Travel Websites
'OnionMap' 3-D City Exploring
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Heat Map of the Homeless
Can You Say Big Brother?
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Interactive Twitter Charts
Mailana Maps Your Tweets and Those of Your Followers
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Ceiling-Mounted Subway Maps
GPS System Pinpoints Location on Subway Car Ceilings
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Recycled Map Envelopes
Learn Geography, Send Your Letter
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Genetic Sequencing Art
Lynn Fellman's Personalized Portraits Map Your DNA
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Interactive Bombing Maps
Carlos Labs Scary Scenario Maps Lets You Test Virtual Weapons
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Hand-Pierced Map Jewelry
Hannah Lamb's Personalized Rings Follow Shape of Any Coastline
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Interactive Olympic Maps
Medal Count From 1896 to 2004
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Gmaps Pedometer
Let Google Track Your Run
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Visual Election Results
Interactive Voter Photo Maps
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GPS Convergence
The GPS Map Shot Bracelet, Camera and Post Card
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Horizonless Projections
Here & There Maps Show Uptown & Downtown Manhattan
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Linguistic Turf Wars
Soda vs Pop Map Settles the Score
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Web-Savvy Cannabis Clubs
WeedMaps.com is Like Yelp.com for Pot Dispensaries
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Cell Phones to Map Environmental Pollutants
PEIR by UCLA
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Self-Exploratory Art
Tatiana Parcero's ‘Cartographies' Series Uses Ancient Maps
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Satellite Sea Bottoms
Google Earth Now Shows The Ocean Floor on Bathymetric Maps
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Clothes Made of Paper Maps
"Les Robes Geographiques"
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Personalized Genealogy Maps
Worldnames by Public Profiler
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Papyrus Ski Maps
The MYWAY Scroll
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Google Maps to Share Horror Stories
"Sod Abroad" Promotion
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Outbreak Monitors
Google Maps That Show Swine Flu Outbreak
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Twitter For Saving Lives
Skiers Tracked Down Via Tweets and Google Maps
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Google Earth Tours
Disney World Interactive Mega Map
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Very Detailed Street View City Tours
MapJack Leaves Google Lost
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Hidden Images in Maps
Animals On The Underground
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Microfiber Maps
Rand McNally Waterproof 'fabMAP' Doubles as Handkerchief and Screen Cleaner
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Live Shopping Tracking
Real Life Fashion Stalking Begins With The Zappos Map
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Real-Time Smog Logs
UK 'MESSAGE' Program Maps Traffic Pollution in a Google Maps Overlay
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Surname Popularity Contests
Dynastree Genealogy Maps Expose the Roots of Your Family Tree
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Mapping Evolution
Time Machine Effect Launches With Google Earth Historical Images
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Mobile Interactive Maps
Google Earth for iPhone
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$5000 Personal DNA Mapping
Complete Genomics
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24/7 Lifestyle Mapping
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Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
AI-Powered Productivity Projectors
The Conceptual 'Lay' Portable AI Device is Packed with Sensors
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Smart Aid Kits
Smart Aid Kit Uses Artificial Intelligence to Support Health
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Inspired Digital Art Programs
Scorpios and HOFAA Gallery Introduce 'Evolving Perspectives'
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
AI-Fuelled Disease Detections
Google Optimizes AI with the Health Acoustic Representations
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
Niche Search Engine Tools
Global Explorer Helps Users Discover and Dive Deeper into Topics
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Informational Real Estate Apps
The Oyssey App Redefines the Home Search with Data-Driven Insights
Versatile Omnidirectional Floors
Lanny Smoot Designs the HoloTile to Move in Any Direction
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones
The 'Satellite' Headphones by Changhwi Kim are Shapeshifting
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
Neurodivergent Planning Solutions
Epic Self Creates ADHD Planner for Daily Organization
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Window Covering Projector Systems
The Conceptual 'Village' Projector Offers Digital Companionship
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Futuristic Headgear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Limited-Edition Moonveil Collection
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Professional Journey Mapping Insights
Journey AI Converts Customer Research into Journey Maps
Enlightening Travel Apps
Herodot AI Turns Sightseeing Into Something More Substantial
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI-Enhanced Map Apps
The Satlas AI Application Uses Deep Learning to Clarify Visuals on Maps
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Collaborative AI Mindmapping Tools
'EdrawMind' is a Free Tool for Outlining Brand Decisions
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Cinematic Projector Devices
Xgimi's Horizon Max Projector Brings the Cinema to You
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles
LAYER Design & Saga Holographic Create the Dynamic HoloBike
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Smart 3D Home Maps
SamSung's Map View Creates a Seamless Smart Home Ecosystem
Android-Powered Infotainment Systems
The 2025 Ford Explorer Boasts Advanced Tech in the Cabin
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
To-Scale Interactive Maps
The True Size Of Countries Let's You See the Real Scale on a World Map
Accessibility-Focused Flight Maps
Delta Aims to Enhance the In-Flight Experience for Passengers
Ailment-Identifying Mirrors
Anura MagicMirror Can Detect Fever, Hypertension, and More
Machine Learning-Powered Healthcare Models
Andrew Zhou's 3D U-Net Model is Promising
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Sustainable Wooden Digital Projector
The Openhagen Lightboks Adds a Warmth to the Living Space
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Political Campaign Game Maps
Fortnite Develops Freedom Town for Harris/Walz Campaign
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Tech-Branded VR Headsets
This Nothing VR Headset Concept by Ratan Pande is Ultra-Modern
AI-Powered Mind Mapping Tools
Mind Matrix Creates and Visualizes Complex Topics Easily
AI Road Trip Planners
Huuk Describes Itself as "Canva for Road Trip Travelers"
AI-Driven Website Planning
FlowMapp 3.0 Let's You Visualize Website Planning with AI for Better UX
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
AI-Powered Search Engine Features
Google Presents its New Circle to Search Feature
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
Digital Map Updates
'Look Around' Brings Apple Maps for Web Closer to the Competition
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Generative AI Infotainment Systems
Microsoft and TomTom Have Partnered for Generative AI in Cars
Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Kaoru Tanaka Wraps the INFINITI QX80 in Digital Artwork
Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
Travel Journal Apps
Avare Lets You Create and Customize Locations on an Interactive Map
Activity-Monitoring Sports Apps
Strava Heatmaps Offer Athletes Insights into Populated Areas
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Map-Inspired Fleece Blankets
Xplorer Maps Offers Fleece Blankets for Those with Adventure Spirits
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Holistic Habit-Tracking Apps
Polar Habits Eliminates 'Streaks' So Users Can See the Bigger Picture
AI Academic Organization Tools
Storyline Smith Streamlines Study Notes Using AI Technology
Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology
Google and HP Continue to Build on Project Starline
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
Interactive Image Mapping
Image Mapping Lets Businesses Create Designs Seamlessly
AI-Powered Global Facts
GeoFacts Helps Users Explore the World One Click at a Time
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Kaleidoscope Vibrant Pavilions
Google's Mountain View Features a Halo Pavilion Artwork
Geographic Guessing Games
CountryGuessr Tasks Players with Identifying a Country with a Photo
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
Efficient Diagnostic Decision-Making Tools
Roche Debuts New Suite of Digital Tools Under Navify
Mapping Car Battery Support
Google Maps Rolls Out Battery and Charging Support for Electric Cars
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
AI Map-Making Tools
MapStory is Perfect for Bloggers or Adventurers to Create Interactive Maps
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Community-Driven Mapping System
NNG Has Introduced a New Navigation Solution Called NNG Maps
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Video-Generating GPS Apps
Strava Launches Flyover, an Aerial 3D Video Recap of GPS Activities
Engaging Travel Maps
BrokenMap Helps to Visualize a Traveler's Global Adventures
Mood-Based Symptom Tracking
Moodmap is Designed for Those Living with and Managing ADHD
Groundbreaking Commercial Satellite Technology
Hydrosat Has Unveiled Its VanZyl-1 Satellite
Cinematic Exploration Tools
Cinema Roadmap Offers Interactive Maps for Film Enthusiasts
Interactive Mapping Solutions
Mapplic Turns Static Images Into Engaging Maps
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Global Love Story Maps
WhereWeMet.Org Shares Love Stories on a World Map
AI-Powered Insights Tools
Mapp AI Chat Automates Insights to Further Marketing Objectives
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Clinical Programs Management Platforms
WebMD Ignite Launches the HealthHub Interactive Service
Digitized Travel Wishlists
Wish2Go Let's Users Save Locations to Bring Travel Dreams to Life
Painting-Inspired Wallpaper Series
MINNA Designs the Portals Collection of Patterned Wallpaper
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Pathfinding Algorithm Websites
Map Pathfinding Visualizer Provides a Visual for a Path Algorithms
Geography Guessing Games
TopoGuesser Uses Google Earth to Challenge Players with World Landscapes
Year-Tracking Heat Maps
Yearly Allows Users to Track Their Progress
Personalized Map Markers
MiniMap Radar Let's Users Mark Favorite Spots with Personalized Icons
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature
Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions
The Mindcraft Project Channels Progressive Bold Designs
Community-Driven Public Maps
Happy Face Local Updates Allows Users to Comment on Neighborhood Maps
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal
Multifunctional Projection Mobile Desks
The Atmus Mobile Desk by Clarus Creates a Working Hub
Waterway-Tracking Travel Apps
Kreuzungen Helps You Identify The Rivers You Crossed on Your Journey