Human Terrain: The world's population density drawn as 3D mountains. Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy.
| Human Terrain | Map of the Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Population & Society Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Observable universe |
| Updates | Static archive | Static archive |
| Data source | Global population grids | Sloan Digital Sky Survey |
| Made by | The Pudding | Johns Hopkins University |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Human Terrain
- Population density in 3D
- Compare cities
- Change over time
What you can do with Map of the Universe
- Galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
- Scroll from nearby to the edge of the universe
- Explanations along the way
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.