more map pr0n

Warning – time-suck ahead:

Built with Google’s Maps Engine, the Goog has launched a Map Gallery showcasing what is possible with data and their overlay abilities. For instance here’s some map data showing plenty of housing affordability (not affordable housing) in and around St. Louis:

while in central – for that matter north, south, everywhere – Brooklyn, not so much:

other maps include flood zones, GDP, Mars (yup), and even minefields in Kosovo (whoah!). Click to waste time.