MAPS

The Vinland Map courted controversy from the moment its discovery was announced.

The Vinland Map: How a Mysterious Forgery Fooled Experts for Decades

Unravel the mystery of the Vinland Map—a controversial document that claimed Vikings arrived in North America before Columbus. Discover the truth now.

Here's How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Part of the Country

Daylight saving time was created to benefit Americans, but not every part of the country is affected equally.

Don’t Know What to Read Next? This Comprehensive Book Map Can Help

TheLibraryMap organizes 100,000 book titles in a way that’s visually pleasing and easy to navigate.

This Map Shows You Where to Find the Best Cider Donuts in New England

If you're planning a leaf-peeping trip through New England this fall, you'll want to map out the best spots for apple cider donuts along your route.

Map Shows Local Versions of The Boogeyman From Around the World

From Kelpie to Krampus, get to know these boogeymen (and boogeywomen) from different countries.

This map shows traditional Indigenous territories across North America.

This Website Allows You to See the Traditional Indigenous Territories and Languages in Your Region

You can see how North America, South America, New Zealand, and Australia, and more divided before colonists arrived.

Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Top Free Tourist Attraction in Each State

From world-class museums to stunning national parks, here are the top-rated free tourist attractions in all 50 states.

Map showing etiquette practices from around the world.

The World's Most Peculiar Etiquette Practices, Mapped

Study this map of global etiquette rules before your next trip abroad.

AirNow’s Interactive Map Shows You the Air Quality Index in Your Area

If you’re in the red on AirNow’s air quality map, you should stay inside.

CNN's graphics team took this map and made it interactive.

What’s the Earthquake Risk in Your City? This Interactive Map Shows You

This color-coded earthquake risk map can help you determine your chances of feeling seismic activity in your area.

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth

To see which countries have the happiest residents, check out this color-coded map.

New Google Maps Features Help You Plan the Perfect National Park Visit

Google Maps is gearing up for National Park Week with some exciting new tech tools.

Which Portland? This Interactive Map Shows All the Duplicate Place Names in the U.S.

Maryland and New Jersey each have an Ocean City. They’re not the only ones.

An ice-free Antarctica is barely recognizable.

What Antarctica Looks Like Under All That Ice

If you've wondered what the land underneath Antarctica's ice actually looks like, science has an answer.

Cherry blossoms as seen from Central Park's Reservoir, with the El Dorado in the background.

Central Park’s Cherry Blossom Tracker Tells You When the Trees Are in Peak Bloom

Washington, D.C. is a cherry blossom explosion, sure. But the cherry trees in NYC’s Central Park are pretty nice, too.

These Are the Questions Americans Are Asking About Other Countries

To see which questions Americans are asking about the rest of the world, check out this map.

Consult the USPS's handy service standards map to make sure your loved one's birthday card gets there on time.

How to Figure Out When Your Letter Will Arrive

If you stick your rent check in the mail on June 27, will it reach your landlord across town before the end of the month? There’s a handy map to tell you.

Looking to Chop Down a Fresh Christmas Tree This Year? This Map Can Help Locate the Nearest Tree Farm

The best Christmas tree farm near you is whichever one also has sleigh rides and a petting zoo.

The U.S. isn’t too generous with mandatory time off.

The Countries With the Most (and Least) Paid Vacation Time, Mapped

When it comes to paid time off, the United States ranks toward the bottom.

Each U.S. State’s Favorite Snack Food, Mapped

Nearly half of all U.S. states seem to agree that Doritos is one of the best snack foods of all time.

Civitas Londinium, the oldest complete map of London.

The Oldest Complete Map of London, Dating Back 450 Years, Is Going on Display for the First Time Ever

Starting in April 2022, the oldest complete map of London will be displayed as part of a free exhibit.

Andrey Danilovich/iStock via Getty Images

AllTrails Shows You the Best Biking and Hiking Trail Maps Around the World

AllTrails's database of hiking and biking trails makes exploring the great outdoors feel much less intimidating.

Dating can get easier depending on where you live.

The 25 Best Cities for Single People

If you're single and ready to mingle, you're better off doing it in Seattle than in Glendale. Here's why.

A small fort along Hadrian's Wall in northern England.

New Interactive Tool Lets You Explore England's Hidden Archaeological Wonders From the Comfort of Home

Stonehenge is there, of course. So are Iron Age farms, Bronze Age burial mounds, Industrial Age coal mines, and more.

PREV NEXT