Celebrate Geography Awareness Week!

In honor of Geography Awareness Week, why not spend a few minutes watching this short video -- How Globes Are Made.

Provided by the Chicago History Museum, it shows exactly what goes into the manufacturing of a globe, and might just answer questions you've always wondered about.

Geography Awareness Week is sponsored annually by National Geographic Society.  The goal is to promote geographic fluency in schools and communities across the United States and Canada, and to this end, they provide an array of interesting geography and map-related ideas and activities.  Students, teachers, parents, professionals . . .  there's something for everyone!

It's Easy to Download Your Map!

If you're not sure about how to purchase and download maps at Map Resources, take a look at this brief tutorial. It walks you through the process of evaluating a map, setting up an online account, and downloading your map.  Very confidence building for anyone who's never purchased a digital file before!

Use PayPal for Map Resources Purchases

 Many of you said Pay Pal would be more convenient than traditional credit accounts, so we recently added to it to our payment options.  You'll see it when you go to your shopping cart.

Of course, you can also use any major credit card, or apply for a House Account and we'll invoice you for any purchases.

Great Looking JPEG Maps

Now Available at Media Bakery!

You can get compelling maps to enliven your projects!

These maps display the synergy existing between a team of cartographers and designers - - highly stylized with color and texture, they nonetheless retain a professional cartographic appeal.

Map images are reasonably priced, and available in sizes ranging from 72 dpi web resolution, to 300 dpi high resolution.

Lots to choose from - over 200 maps - globes, world maps, even city maps.

Royalty free, and available online 24/7.

See the collection here.

Don't Miss Picturehouse in NYC this Month

If you're working in the NYC area, come meet Map Resources at the upcoming PictureHouse event.  You can tell us about your latest projects and the digital maps you need, and we'll show you what's new and exciting for your work.

Plus you'll get a great look at the fabulous photos of 100 other image suppliers!

Picturehouse events are very hospitable - they serve great food and beverages, so if you're having a busy day, you can drop by on your lunch break.  Beer and wine served after 5, so after work is a good option too.

Come anytime between 11 am and 8 pm, Wednesday, October 28.  Event is held at the Altman Building in Chelsea.  Find Map Resources at Booth #59.

Admission is free to researchers and picture buyers. Registration is required.