Presidential Inaugural Committee Chooses Map Resources Map

When the Presidential Inaugural Committee needed to create a map for the millions of visitors expected in Washington, they came to Map Resources!

 The Map Resources downtown Washington map, an Adobe Illustrator format file with over 50 editable layers and text fonts, provided precisely the resource they needed.  The committee edited the map to show major event locations, the parade route, and the presidential seal. 

The map is available to the public in PDF at the official Presidential Inauguration Site.

Learn to Edit Map Text

On a detailed map, the appearance of the text is one of most critical aspects in the overall success of the illustration.

Obviously you have to make sure that your text is legible, but you can also use font size and color to direct the viewer's attention. For example, if you want to show the 10 cities where your stores are located, you can give those city names a large font and a bright color to make sure they are noticed.

We construct our maps to give you maximum flexibility to control the appearance of text. You can select and edit individual text objects, or you can make glabal changes to entire text layers.

So when you want to create an attractive map that conveys your message effectively, make sure you understand how to use Illustrator's simple, but powerful text tools. This short video will tell you what you need to know.

Track the Actual Flight of Santa Claus!

Are you familiar with NORAD?

It stands for the North American Aerospace Defence Command, and these are the people constantly watching the skies of the United States and Canada, providing advanced warning of impending missile and air attack.

But did you know that the technicians of NORAD also use their considerable talent to track the flight of Santa Claus? On December 24, these professional sky trackers, trained to spot any unusual flying objects, have their sights on the Santa entourage and are able to provide precise flight path information.

And what's even more fun is that NORAD set up a web site for anyone around the world who wishes to track Santa's wondrous flight from their own computer. Go here to track Santa. Information is available in 7 languages.

Of course, Santa doubters still remain, so NORAD goes to great pains to address suspicion by providing detailed information about the four high-tech systems used to track Santa – radar, satellites, Santa Cams and fighter jets.

Learn the facts here.

And have a Happy Holiday!

More Help Finding Your Map

If you're looking for a map on MapResources.com, and you can't find one that suits your needs, help is now available through Live Chat.

It's quick, easy and moves you along with hardly an interruption to your work. 

Of course, we're always ready to help you on the phone, but Live Chat is a nice timesaver when you need a little assistance. 

Look for the Live Help button.

 

Update to #1 World Map

The most popular world map in Map Resources collection has just been updated, and the new version is available at our web site.

This map is extremely attractive, with beautiful terrain in both land and water. Plus it's oversize, 17" x 11", so it's great for visually demanding projects such as trade shows and museum exhibits.

With the latest update, the map shows the current Kosovo country boundary in effect since the declaration of independence declared earlier this year. Plus, new cities are added throughout the world to reflect changes in population.

You can get information and preview images here.