ITSRG has been examining web-maps during the past year. There have been two aspects of web maps we find of interest. First, we are interested in the data that is being visualized by the map. Second, we are interested in who is contributing to the data sets and the content of comments related to the maps that are disseminated. We have created a separate page for maps we have featured in blog posts called WebMaps. You can explore our archived comments about featured maps there.
Here are a few recently published web maps you may find of interest. Click on the images to read the stories.
Official Map of Michigan?
State of Official State Map: Click on the map to read a short Associated Press story which illustrates that maps matter. A lawmaker in Michigan is pushing a policy that requires all state maps to include both the lower and upper parts of the state, not just the lower part shown in the image above.
LAPD Interactive Crime Map
Crime Map Controversy: This map created by the Los Angeles Police Department has sparked public controversy because there are disputes over the data represented. Many claim that crimes are underreported, and therefore provide misleading content about the safety in different sections of the city. Read more about the issue
here.
NYT Broad Unemployment
New York Times Maps Broad Unemployment: Today's New York Times map of broad unemployment by state reflects what many economists have been concerned about for months - that full-time unemployment rates do not reflect the true impacts families are experiencing, because there are many who have simply given up looking for jobs and others who cannot find full time work and therefore settle for part-time positions. This map allows shows both the conservative and the more complete estimates of unemployment by state.
Michele Masucci, Director
ITSRG - Temple University
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