/r/Map_Porn
A subreddit dedicated to the sharing, discussion, and appreciation of maps. Created as a better alternative to /r/MapPorn.
Tags: map porn, mapporn, map_porn, map, maps, topography, geography, atlas, cartography.
Welcome to /r/Map_Porn! This subreddit is dedicated to the sharing, discussion, and appreciation of maps.
Rules
Moderators will use their discretion in enforcing these rules:
In the title, please include:
- [interactive] if the map is zoomable or responsive
- [article] if the map is the centrepiece of an article
- [album] if the link leads to a collection of maps
- [OC] if the map was created by the posting user
- some context (such as the location, cartographer, and date).
Political maps are allowed, but agenda pushing is not. An example of agenda pushing would be a map that is explicitly tied to a political party or ideology with an intent other than giving information or presenting an idea in an interesting way. Political maps must have a source for any data they use.
All thematic maps must have a legend in the title or on the map.
Discussions of all topics are encouraged. However, please stay civil and avoid jumping to provocative and derogative slurs.
The types of maps that are currently banned are "true size of X" maps, "places I have been maps", and any map that is functionally a population map. See the Clarification of Rules for more information.
Guidelines
Please report any rule breaking you come across.
Practice reddiquette.
Our Pledge
The moderators of /r/Map_Porn are firmly committed to transparency in every moderation action that we take. To this end, we make these promises:
Every post that we remove that is made by a legitimate user (i.e. not a spammer) will be accompanied by a comment or flair saying why it was removed.
Major rule changes will be discussed with the community.
We will endeavor to answer any messages sent to modmail and will not protest to any messages being made public.
Resources
The XKCD Map Age Guide for undated world maps
Please message the moderators if you have any resources you would like to add to the list!
Related Subreddits
/r/ImaginaryMaps - Your source for all fictional maps.
/r/ImaginarySubwayMaps - Transit maps for places that don't exist.
/r/Geography - Places, spaces, maps and processes that shape the world.
/r/Papertowns - Illustrated and detailed maps of towns.
/r/OldMaps - Beautiful old maps.
/r/Map_Porn
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I drew an inaccurate map of Antigua and Barbuda. Can you spot the errors?
11:58 UTC
First Balkan War, pt.1
This will be a new mini series, where i'll map out the monthly state of the First Balkan War. In the first part we'll start by taking a look at the map one day before the outbreak of the war. Hope yall like it !!
23:31 UTC
(2022-2024) Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Every Day
21:51 UTC
Ukraine War - Day by Day - Detecting war events through satellite heat measurements
11:55 UTC
I made this map two years ago (hand drawn)
16:00 UTC
One very empty map
00:12 UTC
Minimum wage by country and where it increased the most in the past year.
18:46 UTC
Map of the country embracing the route of the expedition of 1823 commanded by Major S.H. Long (1825)[7496 x 4184]
03:14 UTC
Panorama of the Mississippi Valley and its Fortifications (1863)[6965 x 6380]
03:13 UTC
Map of the ”Ketsugo” (Decisive) Air Force Operation Plan (1945)[12,911 x 9,552]
03:11 UTC
Interactive Christmas map of the Nordic population
23:42 UTC
Country Size Determined by GDP - Animated Cartogram - Data from 1950 to 2022
12:53 UTC
Mediterranean + Middle east + Balkans = Turkey?
01:05 UTC
Most Common Illegal Drug Convictions In Each US State
09:03 UTC
Indigenous Venezuelan Tree Houses, 1498
02:14 UTC
Help Making Political Maps
I want to make a map of the recent election in Buffalo, NY. The local Board of Elections has maps of all the election districts (example above of one district in Buffalo) and I have all the numbers I need to build a scale. What I don't know is how to download the shapefile of the district lines or what mapping software to use to make the map once I have the shapefile. I've only made very basic maps using Google Maps "My Maps" tool before and I think I need something more complex for this one. Any help from one of you experienced mapmakers would be very greatly appreciated. I would prefer to use either free or cheap software if possible because I am not getting paid to do this.
23:15 UTC
Can anyone help identify the age of this map?
Hi! A friend of mine owns an old map that seems to be made of a fabric-like material. It has visible threads in areas where it has torn. The map has an aged look, but we’re curious about how old it might be or when it was made. Are there any experts here who could help us date it?
Thank you in advance!
16:43 UTC
NYC has 103 Buy Nothing groups w 260k members. These are the most active.
14:56 UTC
The Longest number of years a governor has ever served in each state
19:33 UTC
What is the most amount of times a governor from each state has been elected?
16:46 UTC
How many times have the most elected governor of each state been elected
02:47 UTC
[OC] Drive Times from OKC to States with Abortion Access
06:02 UTC
The most powerful passports in the world (by ease of access to other countries).
02:18 UTC
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) - Global investment data from 2013 to 2024
13:39 UTC
Saudi Arabia Oil Trade - Animated Map - Who is buying the oil?
12:02 UTC
A Map of Mobile Bay (1950)[9,004 x 12,000]
11:27 UTC
Map of Muscle Shoals Canal, Tennessee River (1890)[6302 x 2466]
11:24 UTC
Host cities of the 2030 FIFA World Cup
14:07 UTC