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Every week, one website is announced as our "Site Of The Week". In addition to being listed on this page, the site of the week will be announced in our daily electronic News Feed which goes out to over 20,000+ industry professionals world-wide. Congratulations to all of the sites awarded our "Site of The Week" distinction. The GeoCommunity takes pride in selecting only those websites that contain superior content and make a valuable contribution to the on-line geo-spatial (location based) Community. If you would like to nominate a website for a GeoCommunity Link Of The Week award please contact us with the details. Sites awarded our "Link Of The Week" distinction are permitted to display the image above.

Week of Dec 27, 2001
My Community, Our Earth - This is a program for high school and college students around the world to work on projects that promote sustainable development. Their projects will be displayed at the World Summit for Sustainable Development in Aug. and Sept. 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are reminded that when using a geographic approach to sustainable development, students can more completely examine environmental issues.

Week of Dec 17, 2001
Firewise Mapping System - Another nifty application Powered by the EOS Education Project. The project was designed as a prototype for two fire districts in Missoula County Montana in order to show the value of collecting Firewise Hazard scores.

Week of Dec 10, 2001
GeoSolutions - GeoSolutions Consulting has recently enhanced its 3D visualization web site by adding some nifty 3D Modelling and Visualisation of Landslides and Glacial Events. This includes some nice flash presentation of a 3D image being created by overlaying the DEM over a contour map.

Week of Dec 03, 2001
myTopo.com - a nifty site offering a "build your own map" service and Custom-printed, waterproof, USGS topo maps shipped to your door.

Week of Nov 25, 2001
Dave's Compaq iPaq - It's not a GIS resource, however, as our technology continues to go "mobile" users will find resources like this one to be a real find! News, discussions, papers, and much more.

Week of Nov 19, 2001
Lubbock TX Virtual Government - Follow the map links compass for loads of information. Access data downloads, photography, and even 6" DOQs... Nice job!

Week of Nov 12, 2001
GISDay 2001 - Once again, ESRI and the GIS Community is gearing up for GIS Day. GISDay.com is a portal devloped to keep you informed of GIS Day activities taking place around the globe. Visitors to the site can order GISDay t-shirts, mousepads and other cool GIS Day stuff. Make sure you register your event and plan on sending them images from your GIS Day!

Week of Nov 05, 2001
DMS Digital Mapping Solutions - DMS has developed IntraMaps - "Web based GIS". The IntraMaps corporate solution is designed to deliver server based spatial data and linked aspatial data to the end user in a standard IE5+ browser. No plug ins or downloads to the local machine. IntraMaps is largely used by Australian local government authorities (counties in the US) to serve MapInfo (or ESRI .shp) data with the user given the ability to navigate the map, query, see attribute data in a result panel and print if required.

Week of Oct 15, 2001
GeoCommunicator A new Web portal deployed in June 2001 that is dedicated to providing a searchable database of links to map services, geographic data sets, geoservices, spatial solutions, geospatial data clearinghouses, geographic activities, and land references. A partnership between BLM, USDA, and ESRI.

Week of Oct 8, 2001
VanMap - a Web-based map system (Mapguide) that lets you have Vancouver at your fingertips. VanMap pulls together information and data from a variety of sources, and puts it into maps you can view, save or print out. Users will find zoning, sewer, street information and more.

Week of Oct 1, 2001
TrailPeak - This very cool website offers some great resources for the outdoor enthusiasts. The mission at Trailpeak is to build a comprehensive guide to outdoor adventure in North America, and particularly the Coastal range of mountains from Alaska to Baja. Be sure to add your favorite hiking/biking/skiing/or paddling trail!

Week of Sept 24, 2001
CORNELL UNIVERSITY - The Earth Science's Dept. at Cornell maintains a number of Earth Science resources at their portal. You'll find interractive mapping, spatial data sets, and specifications on current research and projects.

Week of Sept 10, 2001
GETECH - a geophysical contractor specialising in potential field studies. A 2 minute grid of the global DEM has been generated and converted into a Geotiff suitable for use as an image in a GIS project. These images are available for download and are royalty-free although we would ask people to reference GETECH if they are to be used in commercial products or for advertising purposes.

Week of Aug. 27, 2001
GOALS - The GOAL of the 'Global Online Adventure Learning Site' is to bring real life adventures to the World Wide Web, with emphasis on science, technology and nature. Get details on Expedition 360, World Dive Quest, and more.

Week of Aug. 13, 2001
ASPRS Online - Founded in 1934, the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is a scientific association serving over 7,000 professional members around the world. Use the site to get info on news, events, publications, and meetings, all focused on remote sensing.

Week of Aug. 3, 2001
ESRI Canada - Newly redesigned, the ESRI Canada website is more "verticalized" to help users find resources that are applicable to their specific are of interest.

Week of May 21, 2001
Quicklook Swath Browser - This nifty browser from the CCRS provides users with the means to View and download remote sensing imagery. Landsat 7, Radarsat, and NOAA data can be accessed.

Week of May 14, 2001
GeoParty - This small site from The Netherlands is where you can download MapFace, a free GIS viewer. There's also an interactive map of the World's nuclear power plants as well as numerous statistics.

Week of May 07, 2001
Map Projections - This excellent resource from the USGS provides some great introductory information to help with your map projection stress. This is a "must have" for your bookmarks!

Week of May 01, 2001
AgriMaps - As an innovative leader in the crop insurance field, AgriMaps uses GPS mapping and AgriMaps precision mapping software to service the needs of farmers and insurance agents.

Week of Apr. 23, 2001
Official Home of GRASS - GRASS GIS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System) is an open source Geographical Information System (GIS) with raster, topological vector, image processing, and graphics production functionality that operates on various platforms through a graphical user interface and shell in X-Windows. It is released under GNU General Public License (GPL).

Week of Apr. 9, 2001
USGS National GAP Analysis Program - Loads of information relating to biodiversity research, projects and mapping

Week of Apr. 2, 2001
International Steering Committee for Global Mapping - The main purpose of ISCGM is to form an international cooperation framework which is indispensable to promote and coordinate the Global Mapping

Week of Mar. 26, 2001
National Climate Data Center - The NCDC boasts the World's largest online Climatic Data Center. Browse data by Satellite, Climate, or Radar and get information on climate research and extreme events.

Week of Mar. 19, 2001
ISTAR - ISTAR has processed satellite and aerial images covering more than 15 million square kilometers of the Earth's surface. ISTAR's online HotSpots catalog currently contains 2,000 cities and regions in more than 100 countries, and is updated daily

Week of Mar. 12, 2001
ImageNet - Comprehensive online archive and distribution center for earth imagery. Developed by Core's Software Technology, ImageNet.com is destined to become a premiere ecommerce solution for geospatial information.

Week of Mar. 5, 2001
Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) - GITA provides a forum for educators, experts, and novices to discuss processes, problems, and solutions to accessing and managing mapping and facilities database information.

Week of Feb. 26, 2001
The Atlas of Australian Birds - The Atlas project, funded by the Bushcare Program and the National Wetlands Program of the Natural Heritage Trust has been running since August 1998

Week of Feb. 19, 2001
World Data Center for Marine Geology & Geophysics - A wealth of information is available here including bathymetric data, coastal data products, coastal relief, geology inventories, and the Great Lakes Data Rescue Project

Week of Feb. 12, 2001
MapTech My Server - Online MapServer enables visitors to quickly and easily access a topo map, chart, or photo by simply entering a place name. Very Slick!

Week of Feb. 5, 2001
US Atlas of Cancer Mortality 1950-94 - The Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the US, 1950-1994 is a book of maps, text, tables and figures showing the geographic patterns of cancer death rates throughout the United States from 1950 to 1994 for some 40 cancers.

Week of January 29, 2001
CEONet - Search for free data supplied by Canadian organizations, Search the Ground Control Database and the Landsat 7 catalogue. Developers will be pleased to find free Web-based map tools.

Week of January 22, 2001
BuzzLondon - Online London information and webguide. Explore the UK capital using images, maps, and webcams. Take a virtual London tour... driven by GeoMedia WebMap!

Week of January 15, 2001
Arctic Environmental Atlas - This interactive map service presents environmental variables and parameters on the environment in the Arctic region.

Week of January 8, 2001
CIESIN - This popular site from Columbia University is a gateway to numerous data products and interactive mapping applications. There's also leads to jobs and discussion lists.

Week of January 2, 2001
Australian Antarctic Geodesy - Very cool site detailed geodedic survey control and GPS tracking sites in Antarctica.

Week of December 26, 2000
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) - This infomative website links you to core Government land and seabed information from New Zealand.

Week of December 18, 2000
New Jersey Spatial Data Clearinghouse - This well known site from the New Jersey State Government hosts several Interactive Mapping Applications. View watershed management areas, the NJDOP Permit Facility Locator, and the NJ GIS Community Profile.

Week of December 11, 2000
FEMA Maps - This is your gateway to US Hazard Maps, Disaster Mapping, and Flood Hazard Mapping. also the home of the National Flood lnsurance Program (NFIP).

Week of December 5, 2000
National Atlas - The National Atlas of Canada is providing the results of the 37th. general election. They provide online mapping and numerous pointers to some nifty election related websites and documents.

Week of November 27, 2000
GlobeXplorer - GlobeXplorer offers the first online delivery system for the world's largest commercial archive of earth imagery.

Week of November 20, 2000
GISDay.com - The second annual GISDay took place last week, coinciding with Geography awareness week. The GISDay website (maintained by ESRI) provides everything you need to know about GIS Day including complete instructions and materials to help you host your own event. Be sure to check out the success stories!

Week of November 13, 2000
USGS EarthExplorer - Query and order satellite images, aerial photographs, and cartographic products through the U.S. Geological Survey. Select a coverage by defining an area, specifying coordinates, or enter a place name.

Week of November 06, 2000
Lewis & Clark Education Center - This popular educational resource from The University of Montana is your gateway to maps, imagery, and resources relating to Lewis and Clark geographical data.

Week of October 30, 2000
Government Technology - This excellent resource provides news, information on events, publications, and careers in government technologies.

Week of October 23, 2000
DMTI Spatial Inc. - DMTI Spatial, is Canada’s leading provider of comprehensive geospatial products and services, including CanMap® V4.0 and CanMap RouteLogistics V4.0.

Week of October 16, 2000
Ask USGS - The Earth Science Information site from the USGS provides answers to commonly asked questions. Get detailed information on locating and ordering maps and map products.

Week of October 09, 2000
joeMehaffey.com - This is the ultimate GPS site. No fancy bells or whistles here, just lots of GPS info and product literature.

Week of October 02, 2000
TenLinks Ultimate GIS Directory - TenLinks does an excellent job of providing "10 links" for a large number of GIS categories.

Week of September 25, 2000
Sydney 2000 from AUSLIG - Australian geographic information for International visitors provided by AUSLIG, Australia's national mapping agency.

Week of September 18, 2000
Lonely Planet Sydney Interactive - Lonely Planet has developed an interactive ARC/IMS driven application to help visitors locate shops, restaurants, and accomodations within the Sydney area while the Olympics are on. They also provide the Lonely Planet's digital guide to Sydney - "CitySync"

Week of September 11, 2000
Sydney 2000 Venue Maps - Sydney 2000 Venue Maps offers an excellent interface providing very cool maps, graphics, and images of the Olympic facilities in sydney Australia. Select a venue and you get a detailed description and option to view a map. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks within the venue maps for even more details.

Week of September 4, 2000
USGS Photofinder - This site offers a quick and easy way to find and order USGS National Aerial Photography Program (NAPP) Photos. Locate photos by searching with a place name, zip code, or by clicking on a map.

Week of August 28, 2000
GEOMAC Wildfire -This ESRI ArcIMS powered mapping site from the USGS shows users the latest wildfire information. Vector linework is complimented with satellite and thermal imagery.

Week of August 21, 2000
GIS TimeLine - The GiS TiMELiNE presents a visual overview of key historical events in the development and growth of Geographical Information Systems from their conception in the 1960's to the present day.

Week of August 14, 2000
Community Atlas (Canada, US) - A pair of sites are honored this week. The Canadian Communities Atlas gives schools accross Canada a chance to network and contribute to the Canadian National Atlas. Also, the US Community Atlas project, hosted by ESRI. ESRI's U.S. Community Atlas is a project in which teachers and students across the country define the nature of "their community" and post descriptions and maps about it.

Week of August 7, 2000
British Ordnance Survey - A daily stop for me, this excellent website keeps visitors up-to-date on mapping and geography initiatives in the UK. They provide access to job postings, downloadable maps and map data, news, educational resources and much more.

Week of July 31, 2000
Intergraph Utilities and Communications - Intergraph's GFramme-based industry solutions include G/Comms , G/Electric , G/Gas , G/Pipeline , G/Water , G/NetViewer , and G/MobileViewer. The site also provides access to news, events, and features specific to the utility/comm. industries.

Week of July 24, 2000
Joe Mehaffey and Jack Yeazel's GPS Information Website - This is one of the most comprehensive and detailed GPS focussed websites I've ever come accross. It's not real flashy, but the content is excellent... and current! If you need to get more info on Slective Availability this is the place to go.

Week of July 17, 2000
National Geodedic Survey - NGS provides Federal leadership in developing standards and specifications for conducting geodetic surveys, coordinates the development and application of new surveying instrumentation and procedures, and conducts cooperative programs to assist local organizations, including technical workshops conducted throughout the US. There's lots of cool info at this site... be sure to check out the numerous free downloads!

Week of July 10, 2000
Environmental News Network - Stay informed about the latest environmental issues and news items happening around the world. There's something here for everyone.

Week of July 3, 2000
Cary and Associates - Tina Cary and Associates provide marketing services in the geospatial technologies -- remote sensing, photogrammetry, geographic information systems (GIS), surveying, and global positioning systems (GPS). Be sure to check out the articles and numerous book reviews.

Week of June 26, 2000
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) - This is THE place to access land title information, details on ordering digital data, keep up to date on the New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 and just about anything else land related in New Zealand.

Week of June 19, 2000
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) - This is THE place to access land title information, details on ordering digital data, keep up to date on the New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 and just about anything else land related in New Zealand.

Week of June 05, 2000
Johnson County Automated information Mapping System (AIMS) - AIMS - was initiated by the Board of County Commissioners in the mid-1980s. The major reason for developing AIMS was to enable the county to meet the rigorous mapping and documentation requirements of the complete property reappraisal mandated by the Kansas State Legislature. Access the Internet Map Server to get access to aerial photography and lots of other spatial data.

Week of May 29, 2000
Geographic Coordinate Database (GCDB) - Established only this month, the GCDB from the BLM. The GCDB is a collection of geographic information representing the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) of the United States. The GCDB grid is computed from BLM survey records (official plats and field notes), local survey records, and geodetic control information. GCDB ArcInfo Coverages in export file format will soon be available for download.

May 22-26, 2000
U.S. Census Bureau Cartographic Boundary Files - This section of the Census Bureau's website is actually an awesome data resource, however, I had to list it as a site of the week since i visit this site so often and find tons of valuable information here. This is your gateway to free geospatial data downloads from the bureau, complete with meta data and other technical information. All downloads are available in E00, SHP, or ASCII formats.

May 15-19, 2000
Environment Australia Online - Online access to environmental and geospatial resources for Australia. Look around because there's lots here including access to data, news, reports, and white papers. This is where you'll find the Australian Geographic Place Names (Gazetteer).

May 8-12, 2000
Autodesk Point A - Autodesk Point A serves the design community by supplying necessary resources in four main areas including industry-specific content, community, collaboration, and customer care.

May 05, 2000
DEMIS BV - Be among the first to check out this very cool and quick internet map server from the Netherlands. Presently displaying DCW data of Indonesia. I'm looking forward to seeing more from this site!

May 04, 2000
KANCRN Collaborative Research Network - The Kansas Collaborative Research Network is a curriculum project that attempts to fulfill the vision of national efforts to reform science and technology education.

May 03, 2000
College of Geographical Sciences (COGS) - This campus, located in the most beautiful part of Nova Scotia - The Annapolis Valley - offers post graduate studies in GIS, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geomatics, Planning, Marine Geomatics. This is likely Canada's best know College offering GIS education.

May 02, 2000
EarthCam - This very cool website maintains the most extensive collection of webcams that you'll ever find. Get real time images of traffic, weather, points of interest, or just about anything else anywhere in the world.

May 01, 2000
SRTM Home Page - NASA and NIMA maintain this website dedicated to the Shuttle Radar Topography Mapping Mission. The site features news and mission status reports, images, data specs, and just about anything else you might want to know about the mission.