Here’s a tip off about a cool, new web service that enables anyone to easily and quickly create, embed, and share a map. Using the service the user creates an account, then you can upload your own data (like a SHP file) – I grabbed some free, public, open data from the Vancouver OpenData sharing resource – note: the app uses the Google maps API. Once uploaded you simply set the area of interest, assign some cartographic style elements (color, styles etc…) then preview, grab the code, and embed on your website… very cool! Here’s the official announcement from Fort Collins, Colorado based Mapbiquity – see also www.mapbiquity.com or follow them on Twitter @mapbiquity
