What is National Geographic MapMaker?
MapMaker from National Geographic Education is a free mapping tool for classrooms, with ready-made layers on climate, population, ecosystems and more, plus simple drawing tools.
Free
National Geographic MapMaker
National Geographic's classroom map tool with ready-made layers
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Ready-made thematic layers
- Draw and annotate
- Share maps with a class
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- Esri and partner data
- Made by
- National Geographic Society (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using National Geographic MapMaker
- Teachers: browse the ready-made maps before building your own.
Who it is for
National Geographic MapMaker is especially useful for teachers and students.
Questions about National Geographic MapMaker
Is National Geographic MapMaker free?
Yes. National Geographic MapMaker is free to use.
Do I need an account to use National Geographic MapMaker?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is National Geographic MapMaker updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does National Geographic MapMaker get its data?
Esri and partner data.
Can I use National Geographic MapMaker on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to National Geographic MapMaker?
Similar maps include GeoGuessr, Seterra, Worldle and Globle. See the full list of National Geographic MapMaker alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
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