Open Source Conflict Mapping

PATTRN is a new open sourced conflict mapping platform developed by Goldsmiths University. The PATTRN platform allows anyone to create an interactive map which can be used to share and collate first-hand reports in conflict or crisis situations. The platform was first used by Amnesty International in last year's Gaza Platform. The platform was used by Amnesty International to plot 2,700

Your Source for Vintage Map Tiles

I noticed yesterday that Wikimedia is using Tim Waters' Map Warper to geo-rectify old historic maps. This means that map developers have another great resource for accessing map tile schemes of vintage maps from around the world. Today I used some of the geo-rectified vintage maps on Wikimedia to put together this little collection of old historical maps of Berlin. The NYPL Digtial Collection