Cave Paintings, Posters, Maps, Globes, Mapquest, Google (Journal 7)

Astonishing, that we can progress from simple cave paintings to something as complex as Google Maps, which can find your location, give an accurate geographic location, and give you directions to your next location. Google maps is more than just a map. I did some exploring into the application and it turns out you can check weather, local webcams, videos, pictures, and wikipedia links! It's almost endless, you can get directions for driving, walking, or public transportation.

Although Harry Beck wasn't the first map maker he was an innovator. Beck wasn't concerned with geographic accuracy but with the user friendly-ness of the map itself. Getting people to where they need to go with an easy to comprehend diagram/map.

Beck-type maps are used even today in every part of the world. Most subways, bus routes,and trains use a similar type of diagram. (see below)

Planning a trip couldn't be any easier!