StoryMapJS
An open source project by Knight Lab at Northwestern University that lets users tell stories by mapping the locations of events and presenting the map in a slide-based format. Maps created with StoryMapJS have been featured by Al Jazeera, The Washington Post, and CNBC. Examples
CLAVIN
Cartographic Location And Vicinity INdexer: a web tool for turning text documents into a map of locations
Community Walk
A simple interface for creating and sharing informational, interactive, and engaging maps. Users can add markers to locations, show photos, add comments, and display interactive media on their maps.
EasyMapMaker
This tool provides the user with an easy, intuitive way to map Excel or other spreadsheet data onto a Google map. Easy Map Maker allows for customized markers and labels and maps can be viewed on mobile devices.
Google--My Maps
A custom maps tool that lets the users search for locations, add markers to maps, and import locations from a spreasheet. My Maps is also available on mobile devices and your maps are easy to share with other people.
Mapbox
This tool is built on vector maps and provides a platform for customizing maps. Mapbox includes roadway, administrative, transit, and natural features layers. Data is sourced from both open source and proprietary sources.
QGIS
Create, edit, visualize, analyze and publish geospatial information using your desktop or web browser with this Open Source Geographic Information System
Tiki-Toki
Tiki-Toki is web-based software for creating beautiful interactive timelines that you can share on the internet. Incorporate YouTube and Vimeo videos into your timeline.
TimeMapper
An open-source project of Open Knowledge Foundation Labs that takes your places and dates from a Google Spreadsheet and places them on a map and timeline.
WorldMap
An open-source mapping application in development by the Center for Geographic Analysis at Harvard University. The site allows users to upload large datasets and overlay the maps with thousands of layers, link map features to media content, and share data.
ZeeMaps
Create and publish interactive maps
