Mapping Inequality: The 1930s redlining maps of American cities, digitised. ShadeMap: Simulate shadows from buildings, trees and terrain at any time.
| Mapping Inequality | ShadeMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | History & Culture Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | HOLC maps from the US National Archives | Elevation data and building footprints |
| Made by | University of Richmond Digital Scholarship Lab | Ted Piotrowski |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Mapping Inequality
- Redlining maps of US cities
- Original area descriptions
- Overlay on modern maps
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.