Human Terrain: The world's population density drawn as 3D mountains. ShadeMap: Simulate shadows from buildings, trees and terrain at any time.
| Human Terrain | ShadeMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Population & Society Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Global population grids | Elevation data and building footprints |
| Made by | The Pudding | Ted Piotrowski |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | 3D | 3D |
| 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 ShadeMap
- Shadows for any time and date
- Terrain, buildings and trees
- Sun exposure over a day
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.