If you dig straight down, where will you end up? It’s a question many of us wonder so now you can see for yourself! As my husband points out, now we know the spot which is the farthest from us on earth. Interesting.

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5000+ maps from various time periods

Posted on September 9, 2008 by amy

Complete Maps – If you like historical maps, this place is for you. Even if you’re not, it’s still interesting to see how things have changed over time. 5000+ maps from various time periods.

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Create your own digital map

Posted on September 8, 2008 by amy

planiglobe – online vector map creation – You specify what part of the world you want to map and the details to include. Pretty cool!

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Map games and printable U.S. & world maps

Posted on September 7, 2008 by amy

Maps That Teach: Free U.S. and World Maps and Puzzles

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Practice your US geography by dragging & dropping the 50 states in the right spot

Posted on September 6, 2008 by amy

50 States : Puzzle & Board : Jigga-Jigga.com

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Trace “the most famous trips in history”

Posted on September 6, 2008 by amy

Wanderlust – Choose a trip (like Columbus in 1492, The Old Silk Road, Around the World in 80 Days, etc.), see it on the map and explore what happened during the journey.

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How to make a city playmat from canvas

Posted on September 2, 2008 by amy

How to make a city playmat from canvas. A travel toy or put multiple pieces together to make a GIGANTIC city, Island of Sodor? Hat tip to my sister.

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