Propaganda Map

This map represents a humorous take on the perceptions Ronald Reagan had on the world. If you notice it shows the Middle East as our oil and shows the Amerocentric view that arose out of the Reagan presidency.

http://crossthebreeze.com/2006/11/30/strange-maps/

LIDAR Map

This map is a representation of the city of New Orleans topographically. It was was used post-Hurricane Katrina to calculate the depths of flood waters in certain parts of the city. The use of topography in this case was enhanced by having very accurate maps that allowed for faster response.

http://www.airborne1.com/newsletter/katrina.html

Propaganda Map

This map represents the level of deforestation across the world. It acts a tool to spur individuals to act on logging companies and other countries to preserve their forests. The map also displays what is left of unaffected forest and what forest are in critical danger of disappearing forever.  http://myweb.unomaha.edu/~ahartman/CartGIS/gallery.htm