Mar 16, 2010
Way Cool Map Scripting
I presented a talk on moving beyond the typical map mashup today at SXSW Interactive in Austin. In it, I showed some simple ways to improve your maps, from using Mapstraction to custom map markers to changing the entire map imagery.
If you would like to get a feel for the presentation and examples, my “slides” are one giant HTML file. Really, it’s quite giant. So I’ve included the examples below. View the source, look around. Many of these are explained in detail in Map Scripting 101, but if you have questions I’d be happy to cover some more in-depth on this blog.
Hi, I'm Adam. I'm writing a book about developing maps on the web. This site is where I'll share the things I find and help you create your own maps. 
Great presenation and food for thought. BTW I didn’t get a 404.
Loved the presentation this afternoon. I do a good bit of work for mid-size municipalities and I will definitely be taking the ideas you shared directly to them. Thanks.
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