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How to Become a Map Publisher: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Become a Map Publisher: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you create digital maps and want to reach a broader audience, becoming a map publisher can be a game-changer. At Avenza Maps, we connect you with millions of users worldwide who are eager to discover, purchase, and use digital maps for outdoor adventures, travel, and professional needs. Here’s everything you need to know about becoming a map publisher on the Avenza Map Store.

Road Trip Planning Tips from Rand McNally

Road Trip Planning Tips from Rand McNally

With 168 years of mapmaking experience under their belts, you can trust Rand McNally state maps to give you the quality and reliability to plan every leg of your road trip. Tom Vitacco, Director of GIS with Rand McNally Publishing and Tristan Lyttle, Senior Product Manager with Avenza Maps have a few tips that will help you effectively plan your next road trip!

Person holding a phone that displays Rand Mcnally's Maine map

Rand McNally Road Maps are Going Mobile

Rand McNally is one of the most recognizable names in publishing. They opened their doors in Chicago in 1856, printing train timetables and schedules. Over the next 168 years, they built a reputation for quality and reliability and are today recognized as one of the oldest and most esteemed mapmakers in the world.

The Historic Journey Through Sweden with Historiska GIS-kartor

The Historic Journey Through Sweden with Historiska GIS-kartor

Do you ever wonder what local history is around you? Did you watch Indiana Jones with dreams of becoming an archaeologist? Learning what artifacts and buildings existed in our towns long before us can be fascinating. Luckily, the Map Store is home to a great selection of historical maps. This month we talked to Historiska GIS-kartor to learn more about historical maps of Sweden.

Hike the Peaks and Valleys with Elevation Changes Cartographic

Hike the Peaks and Valleys with Elevation Changes Cartographic

Have you ever heard the saying ‘West coast best coast’ in North America? I’m sure many people would agree. How can you not love the lush forests, towering fir trees and the vast expanse of mountains? For this month's featured publisher, we are visiting the best coast and talking to Elevation Changes Cartographic LLC, created by James Wilson.

Taking Mapping to New Heights

Taking Mapping to New Heights

Have you ever dreamed of hiking Everest? Tackling the famous summit and making your mark as one of the small numbers of people to do so? Or even a small hike in the Himalayas? This month, we spoke to Partha S Banjeree of WNL-Newscript/Milestone Books, who makes maps of the Everest and other Himalayan regions.