Google My Maps
Google My Maps is a customizable map maker using the Google Earth GIS. You can create points, lines, and shapes and add labels and photos to them. You can also upload map data in batches to create many map features at once. Visit the Google My Maps help page for instructions on how to use this tool.
If you would like to explore more complicated mapping tools, visit the Maps & GIS guide.
CLASS EXERCISE
Access the Favorite Places in Boston map to participate in the class exercise. You will need to sign in to a Google account to do this.
Data Sources
- Boston Data & StatisticsA guide to Boston data on a wide array of topics.
- Policy Map This link opens in a new window
Easy-to-use online mapping and visualization tool. Downloadable U.S. demographic, economic and social data by city, state, zip code, county or census tract. Types of data include crime, housing, health, education and occupations, derived from both public and proprietary sources.
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Social Explorer provides access to current and historical census data and demographic information, including 220 years of U.S. Census data, U.S. elections, crime, business, environmental, health, and religion data, plus statistics for Europe and World Development Indicators. The interface allows users to create maps and reports to illustrate, analyze and understand demography and social change.
Access to Social Explorer requires that you create an individual account using your BU email address.
