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AAA: A Great Resource for Local Travel

admin | September 24, 2011

In 1902 nine different motor clubs met on March 4, 1902, in Chicago to form the AAA. Those nine clubs reprensented more than 1,500 individuals who believed that the United States needed safer highways. The AAA published their first road maps in 1905. The map was a hand drawn map of Staten Island, New York. [...]

Games to Help Children Learn Geography

admin | September 23, 2011

Learning Geography for some children is difficult. Whether it is boring or they just do not understand or remember what the work is that had been done while in class. This is a normal as there are children who can pick up and learn geography. However, there are just as many that have trouble remembering [...]

The Magic of MapQuest

www.amherst-maps.com | September 19, 2011

The Magic of MapQuest is undeniable. MapQuest’s meteoric rise began as a traditional maker and seller of maps; Cartographic services. The name change came with the push of the online map service in 1996. MapQuest quickly developed a huge following from people wanting personalized directions. Today, MapQuest is used by over 40 million people a [...]

Great Map Stores

www.amherst-maps.com | September 10, 2011

Whether you usually shop over your Hughes Net internet or you like to feel the map in your hand, we’ve got a few great tips for places to look to satisfy your map craving. Bet you wouldn’t have thought of these map stores! REI: Yes, REI. The rugged outdoor store has all the maps you [...]