Social Source Commons

Open source software to create an activist network that includes people, groups, events, resources, and more. Ultimately the software creates a network of sites sharing activist data using a central database, and syndicated using web services. Any website can access the data (except one or two private things) using web services (SOAP).

Developers site: www.activismnetwork.org/developers

Arc2Earth was created to convert and publish your ArcGIS data to view in Google Earth, Google Maps or Virtual Earth

Mapping and diagramming tool.

Location-based social-networking site.

This software makes it possible to create vector maps which can be uploaded to Garmin GPS receivers.

Housing and demographic data about communities in the USA. The site assembles a variety of data sets from multiple sources, and provides tools and guides to assist in analyzing, interpreting, and applying the data

The Public Mapping Project has developed District Builder, an open source software redistricting application designed to give the public transparent, accessible, and easy-to-use on-line mapping tools.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/publicmapping/develop

This technological innovation will enable greater public participation where redistricting authorities solicit public input. Where redistricting authorities are not responsive to the representational needs of the public, plans drawn by the public may be used as a yardstick by which to compare a redistricting authority’s plan against. And where the courts must step in when the regular redistricting process breaks down, judges will have a greater menu of options to consider.

Virtual globe application with social layers.

OpenGIS-based mapping and interoperable crisis management software.

Fireball is a location-based mashup that ties together the best tools out there.

Group maps for online communities

Collection of toolkits, applications and services that provide map views of data and GIS analysis

(GLCF) provides earth science data for analyzing global environmental systems. Data sets can be viewed and downloaded online. GLCF research focuses on determining land cover and land cover change around the world.

Embed a map on a webpage showing your location.

The Google Earth Plug-in and its JavaScript API let you embed Google Earth, a true 3D digital globe, into your web pages

The Google Maps API lets you embed Google Maps in your own web pages with JavaScript. The API provides a number of utilities for manipulating maps (just like on the http://maps.google.com web page) and adding content to the map through a variety of services, allowing you to create robust maps applications on your website.

Online utility that creates maps and profiles from GPS data (tracks and waypoints), street addresses, or simple coordinates.

Hosted and mobile mapping software.

Ipoki is a GPS-based social network.
Ipoki lets you connect with others to share geolocation information.

LOTE is an easy to use geographical projection converter, downloadable application

Advanced GIS and Mapping software, competes with Arcview

Map Channels is a service that lets you embed a custom map into your website or blog without the need for coding.

Desktop GIS product, standard version has powerful features easily comparable to ArcGIS but far simpler to use.

MapTube is a free resource for viewing, sharing, mixing and mashing maps online.

Software for GPS maps creation

Java-based Internet mapping server for deployment of mapping applications.

Mobile GMaps is a FREE application that displays maps from Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, Windows Live Local (MSN Virtual Earth), Ask.com, Open Street Map and other sources on Java J2ME-enabled mobile phones, PDAs and other devices.

Define, map and analyze neighborhood information using preloaded information

GPS mapping program

OpenStreetMap is a project aimed squarely at creating and providing free geographic data such as street maps to anyone who wants them.

Service that enables people to tag and share real time environmental data from objects, devices and spaces around the world.

Pict'Earth is a combination of advanced image aquisition products and services giving you the ability to produce high definition images over your areas of interest.

Platial enables anyone to find, create and use meaningful maps of Places that matter to them.

PolicyMap is an innovative geographic information system which allows you to easily create custom maps, tables, and charts.

Free/Open Source Mapping and GIS Analysis software for Linux, OS X and Windows. Comparable to Manifold or ArcView

Radio Mobile uses a digital terrain elevation model for the calculation of coverage, indicating received signal strength at various points along the path. It automatically builds a profile between two points in the digital map showing the coverage area and first Fresnel zone. During the simulation, it checks for line of sight and calculates the Path Loss, including losses due to obstacles. It is possible to create networks of different topologies, including net master/ slave, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint.

Transforms shapefiles into kml files for use with Google Earth or MapWindow

Computer based SMS management system

Social Explorer provides easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1940 to 2000.

StarTraX is a program that allows you to relive your GPS journey in real time. High definition images from Google Earth combine with StarTraX to show you exactly where you’ve been.

Site for tagging geographic locations.

Text messaging tools to collect and distribute vital information and directly engage audiences

Cross-platform (Win/Mac/Lin), open source, full-featured desktop geographic information system (GIS)

The Ushahidi Engine is a platform that allows anyone to gather distributed data via SMS, email or web and visualize it on a map or timeline.

Simple Google Maps mashup of reported flu and cold symptoms, seems to work well for major urban areas otherwise data is sparse.

Open source brainstorming and mind mapping software tool developed by XMind Ltd. It helps people to capture ideas, organize to various charts, and share them for collaboration. Supporting mind maps, fishbone diagrams, tree diagrams, org-charts, logic charts, and even spreadsheets.

Website that provides a quick summary of demographic data for any US Zip Code.