GIS: Geographic Information Systems

Use the tools listed below to create a map for a course project, research paper, or to support a personal interest.  

• GunnMap
  • ​Use pre-loaded data or upload your own. Maps can be exported as images (jpg, png, svg)
• IMF Data Mapper
  • ​Visualize economic data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about its 188 member countries.  (See GeoWeb Applications tab for more like this!)
• Open Heat Map
  • ​Upload data and display on map - documentation provided
• Tableau Public
  • Create maps and other types of data charts;  free download, link to training materials
• Google Fusion Tables
  • ​Upload data and display using Google Maps
• ArcGIS Explorer
  This free downloadable application is produced by ESRI, creator of the popular ArcGIS software suite.
• DIYMaps.net
  Very basic. Download to your computer and create maps that color-code groups of counties within a state, or groups of states in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.
• CartoDB
  Software as a service (SaaS) cloud computer platform that allows for GIS and web mapping tools within your web browser. Accounts are free up to a certain size with larger storage and features associated with fees. Tool provides the ability to quickly create maps from a spreadsheet that has geographic identifiers such as states, nations or X,Y coordinates.
• GeoCommons
  Free sign up. "GeoCommons is the public community of GeoIQ users who are building an open repository of data and maps for the world. 
• Google Maps - My Places
  Create a free account and create maps of places that matter to you.
• Indie Mapper
  Create static thematic maps. Geographic base maps and topical data library provided. Data derived from selected international intergovernmental agencies including the United Nations, World Bank, World Health Organization, Food & Agriculture Organization, World Nuclear Association, U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance.
• Map Creator
  Free download.  MapCreator works on Windows Vista/XP/2000 platforms.  Create static and animated maps, save maps in common image formats (TIF, BMP, JPG, PNG, etc). 
• MapMe.com
  Create personal (private) or community (published) maps.