Mapping The Future Of Cartography

A review of trends in cartography, innovations in mapping technologies, and a look at the maps of the future.

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May 1, 2001, 6:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"I believe we are going to see interactive maps eventually on paper-thin 'screens' that can be folded. They will be powered by tiny chips.I'm convinced we will someday see holographic maps, 3-D images that will appear in front of you or on a folding screen. You will be able to rotate them and zoom in or out and virtually experience being inside the map."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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