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Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

While most of us use Google Maps and GPS on a daily basis, it’s pretty rare to find real fans of cartography, the study and practice of making and using maps. If you were ever into geography or history as a kid, the chances are you’re not much of a map person.

But today, we’re going to turn this around. Combining science, aesthetics and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively. And below we collected some of the most unusual, intriguing and informative examples of maps that will put our reality in a whole new realm.

Thanks to this awesome corner of Reddit (whose name we cannot mention thanks to the notorious internet police), there’s a LOT to uncover! Get ready to boost that inner adventurer of yours since we’re about to go places you’ve never even known existed. Psst! More awesome maps can be found in our previous posts here, here and here.

#1

A Map Centered On Antarctica

Satellite view of the world centered on the South Pole showing unique and informative map perspective of continents.

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    Made An Ink Map Of The Grand Canyon!

    Hand-drawn map of Grand Canyon National Park showcasing key landmarks and trails in an informative map style.

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    #3

    Countries That Have Had Female Heads Of State Or Government In The Last Century

    World map highlighting countries with female heads of state or government, a unique and informative map perspective.

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    #4

    15th October 2019 - 1st November 2021: Indian Households With A Tap Water Connection (Data: Jal Jeevan Mission)

    Map showing tap water access in India by district comparing 2019 and 2021 with color-coded household percentages.

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    #5

    This Map Of All Of The Sunken Japanese Ships Of Wwii Is Mind Blowing!

    Map showing detailed locations with labels and icons, offering a unique and informative perspective on geographical data.

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    #6

    The Topography Of Russia

    Unique and informative textured physical map of Russia highlighting elevation and landscape details in a detailed 3D perspective view

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    #7

    The New Longest Possible Train Journey In The World

    Map showing a unique and informative route across Europe and Asia highlighting diverse regions and borders.

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    #8

    Comparative Size Of Australia And The Mediterranean

    Map showing Australia transformed to resemble the Mediterranean Sea region with labeled seas and cities.

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    #9

    Canada, But Its Just Roads

    Map of Canada showing major highways and travel routes using glowing lines, illustrating unique and informative maps perspective.

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    #10

    A Map Visualizing The Armenian Genocide - Started 106 Years Ago

    Map showing Armenian population distribution before 1915 and today, illustrating unique and informative population changes.

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    #11

    Countries With The Most Islands

    Bar chart showing countries with the most islands, highlighting Sweden, Finland, and Norway in an informative map perspective.

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    #12

    20 Years Of Deforestation In The Amazon

    Comparison maps showing land changes between 2001 and 2020, illustrating environmental impact in unique informative maps.

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    #13

    Canada, But Its Just Trees

    Green shaded relief map of Canada illustrating unique and informative maps that might change perspectives.

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    #14

    The World If The Sea Level Decreased By 1000 Meters

    World political map showing countries and borders with colors, part of unique and informative maps collection.

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    #15

    A Phone-Map Of Ireland

    Green wall phone shaped like Ireland map with city names and keypad, showcasing a unique and informative map design.

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    #16

    This Road Trip Will Be The Same Temperature Year-Round

    Map showing a 9,125-mile road trip route across the US following 70°F normal high temperatures.

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    #17

    Innocent Opinions That Divide Nations

    Map highlighting innocent opinions dividing countries into camps, part of unique and informative maps changing perspectives.

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    #18

    The World's Longest Non-Stop Flights

    Maps showing the world's longest non-stop flights between major cities, illustrating unique and informative travel routes.

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    #19

    Most Common Means Of Transportation To Work By County. [usa] Acs Survey

    Map showing the most common means of transportation to work by US county in 2019 with unique and informative data visualization.

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    #20

    Europe: Protests: 2020-2021

    Map showing peaceful protests and intervention locations in Europe from January 2020 to September 2021 with unique and informative data points.

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    #21

    Each Star Represents A Capital City Of A Country

    Constellation-like dots forming a unique and informative map against a deep blue background, offering a new perspective.

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    #22

    European Cultural Superiority

    Map showing the percentage of people in European countries who think their culture is superior to others.

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    #23

    Government Request To Remove Content (Google) Since 2011

    Map showing government requests to remove content on Google in Europe since 2011 with numbers by country, informative map insight.

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    #24

    Olympus Mons Compared To France

    Comparison map showing Olympus Mons, the largest volcano on Mars, sized against the country of France.

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    #25

    Europe And North America At The Same Latitude

    Map showing the Americas overlaid onto Europe at the same latitude, a unique and informative perspective map.

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