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Archive for May, 2008

Late breaking news

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Scott Davis on GIS beyond Google Maps (Java World)

When Scott Davis isn’t editing AboutGroovy.com you’ll find him on the No Fluff Just Stuff tour, where he is known as both the Groovy guy and the Google Maps guy.

Zoning maps to be unveiled this weekend (Ravalli Republic)

After months of hard work, Ravalli County citizens will be able to see first hand what zoning looks like on paper as seven different zoning maps will be unveiled on Saturday.

County zoning maps released over weekend (Ravalli Republic)

Citizens up and down the Bitterroot Valley got to see how their land could be zoned as the county unveiled its draft zoning maps this weekend. The first draft is a work in progress. There will be at least two more drafts before the commission adopts the maps.

Reception for artist will be Thursday at Maps gallery (Belleville News-Democrat)

An art show called “Chris Vogt: Debris Basin” opens Thursday and will run through the end of the month at the Maps contemporary art space at 225 N. Illinois St., in Belleville.

Google Maps to Offer Drivers Street View Photos (PC World)

Drivers using Google Maps for directions will now be able to see real-life photos of their routes.

Google Maps to offer drivers real-life photos (PC Advisor)

Directions made easier with pictures Drivers using Google Maps for directions will now be able to see real-life photos of their routes following the addition of Street View to the service.

Google Ocean To Complement Google Earth, Maps & Sky Soon (Search Engine Land)

Google diving into 3D mapping of oceans from News.com reports Google is working on a new mapping system to map the Earth’s oceans. The tool might be named Google Ocean and will complement Google Earth and Google Sky . News.com says Google Ocean will contain 3D oceanographic maps with underwater topography, search features for spots and attractions, and also have zooming and panning …