Open data and open source software can make augmented reality even better

Mapquest Open tiles are going away, but you have choices

Exploratory work with sphere maps

A visual tour of Walkabout, Mapzen's signature outdoor map style.

Worldwide elevation data in more places, in higher fidelity, and in more formats.

A visual diary of the Bubble Wrap cartography featured in Eraser Map.

To view mountains from above is to journey through time itself: over ancient shorelines, the trails of glaciers, the marks of countless seasons, and the front lines of perpetual tectonic struggle. Fly with me now, on a tour through the world of elevation data!

An visual exploration on Lines with Tangram