Mindat: The mineral database, with maps of where minerals are found. topographic-map.com: Free elevation and topographic maps for anywhere.
| Mindat | topographic-map.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geology, Terrain & Ocean Floor | Geology, Terrain & Ocean Floor |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Static archive |
| Data source | Community contributions | Elevation models (SRTM and others) |
| Made by | Hudson Institute of Mineralogy | topographic-map.com |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Mindat
- Mineral database
- Locality maps
- Photos and data
What you can do with topographic-map.com
- Elevation colouring worldwide
- Elevation of any point
- Place pages with min and max height
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.