{"id":19734,"date":"2019-11-04T01:23:10","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T07:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/?p=19734"},"modified":"2024-07-27T16:08:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T21:08:26","slug":"satellite-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/satellite-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Satellite Maps To See Earth in New Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image19734_dc0393-00 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19734_dc0393-00 size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-768x331.jpg\" alt=\"satellite maps\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-768x331.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-678x292.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-50x22.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-80x35.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-174x74.jpg 174w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-200x86.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-425x183.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-550x237.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-115x50.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature-850x367.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-feature.jpg 1113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of the Top Satellite Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the top 25 <strong>satellite maps<\/strong> in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll get to explore Earth in new ways that you&#8217;ve never thought possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most comprehensive list of satellite maps that you&#8217;ll find online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Google Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"google maps\" class=\"wp-image-19858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-maps.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Google Maps is the <strong>ULTIMATE tool for satellite maps<\/strong>. It&#8217;s grown over the years. So has its features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Like it&#8217;s panoramic street views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its 3D perspectives are mind-blowingly insane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And almost everyone&#8217;s favorite: finding their house with its solid addressing system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But the best part about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> is that it&#8217;s regularly updated. In fact, it&#8217;s hard to find any imagery that&#8217;s more than 3 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside I can think of is that you only get <strong>ONE snapshot in time<\/strong>. That&#8217;s where Google Earth Pro comes in\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/3d-maps\/\">3D Maps: A Complete Guide To See Earth in 3D<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. NASA Worldview<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"nasa worldview\" class=\"wp-image-19843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-nasa-worldview.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We all know what Earth looks like. But what does it look like <strong>RIGHT NOW<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NASA&#8217;s Worldview<\/a> aims at real-time imagery delivery. That is&#8230; Earth how it is &#8220;right now&#8221;. But there&#8217;s more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shows over 800 layers of satellite imagery. And typically, most have just a 3-hour delay in time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Esri Wayback Atlas<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"esri wayback atlas\" class=\"wp-image-19868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-wayback-atlas.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/livingatlas.arcgis.com\/wayback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Esri&#8217;s Way Back Atlas<\/a> is like going through a time machine. Similar to Google Earth Pro, you can selectively choose from satellite maps back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this atlas holds a secret wealth of information. For example, New York has <strong>100+ satellite maps<\/strong> dating back to 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esri&#8217;s World Imagery layer serves as the best available of all satellite maps\u2026 But Esri&#8217;s Way Back Atlas puts you in the driver&#8217;s seat for what&#8217;s &#8220;best available&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Google Earth Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19734_b59310-06 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image19734_b59310-06 img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_b59310-06 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-right:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-bottom:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-left:1px solid #b6b6b6;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19734_b59310-06 img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_b59310-06 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-right:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-bottom:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-left:1px solid #b6b6b6;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19734_b59310-06 img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_b59310-06 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-right:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-bottom:1px solid #b6b6b6;border-left:1px solid #b6b6b6;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19734_b59310-06\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"google earth pro\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-google-earth-pro.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop quiz, hotshot! Does Google Maps and Google Earth Pro share the same imagery? The answer is that they are completely DIFFERENT from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/earth.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Earth Pro<\/a> lets you hit rewind in its historical timeline. That way, you can interactively view <strong>past satellite maps<\/strong> from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long ago, this used to be a paid feature. But now, it&#8217;s completely free. So if you want to see imagery like capsules of time, Google Earth Pro is a complete winner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Mapbox<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19734_3cc334-ba .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image19734_3cc334-ba img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_3cc334-ba .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-right:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-bottom:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-left:1px solid #c3c3c3;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19734_3cc334-ba img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_3cc334-ba .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-right:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-bottom:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-left:1px solid #c3c3c3;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19734_3cc334-ba img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_3cc334-ba .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-right:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-bottom:1px solid #c3c3c3;border-left:1px solid #c3c3c3;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19734_3cc334-ba\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"mapbox\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapbox.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is quickly becoming one of my go-to satellite maps. It&#8217;s because Mapbox removes the clutter and aims for clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/api.mapbox.com\/styles\/v1\/mapbox\/satellite-streets-v11.html?title=true&amp;access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoibWFwYm94IiwiYSI6ImNpejY4M29iazA2Z2gycXA4N2pmbDZmangifQ.-g_vE53SD2WrJ6tFX7QHmA#3.78\/38.64\/-95.72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mapbox<\/a>. Next, go to its satellite view. As you zoom in, you&#8217;ll see high-resolution satellite maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes imagery from the most iconic commercial satellites such as Maxar Technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/mapbox\/\">Mapbox Review: 5 Things We Like<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Esri World Imagery<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19734_47144e-75 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image19734_47144e-75 img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_47144e-75 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-right:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-bottom:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-left:1px solid #c2c2c2;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19734_47144e-75 img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_47144e-75 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-right:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-bottom:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-left:1px solid #c2c2c2;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19734_47144e-75 img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_47144e-75 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-right:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-bottom:1px solid #c2c2c2;border-left:1px solid #c2c2c2;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19734_47144e-75\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"esri world imagery\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-esri-world-imagery.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Esri stitches together imagery from 300+ contributors around the globe. The result?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/home\/webmap\/viewer.html?useExisting=1&amp;layers=10df2279f9684e4a9f6a7f08febac2a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">world imagery layer<\/a> that is one of the most powerful, up-to-date base maps today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quickly and effectively, you can view satellite maps down to 3cm in pixels. That&#8217;s the size of a tiny pebble!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Bing Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19734_f667a4-fc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image19734_f667a4-fc img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_f667a4-fc .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-right:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-bottom:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-left:1px solid #d3d3d3;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19734_f667a4-fc img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_f667a4-fc .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-right:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-bottom:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-left:1px solid #d3d3d3;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19734_f667a4-fc img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_f667a4-fc .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-right:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-bottom:1px solid #d3d3d3;border-left:1px solid #d3d3d3;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19734_f667a4-fc\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"bing maps\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-bing-maps-1.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If I could give you one tip for satellite maps, it would be to not ignore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bing Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t get me wrong: Bing&#8217;s street views are sparse and it doesn&#8217;t have oblique views like Google Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Bing Maps still serves <strong>10+ TB of imagery<\/strong>. While some imagery can be years out of date, populated areas still have frequent updates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Landsat Explorer<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"landsat explorer\" class=\"wp-image-19871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-landsat-explorer.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The launch of Landsat-1 in 1972 was a hinge point for space satellites. It was a milestone moment that prompted the <strong>40+ years of archiving our planet&#8217;s history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundreds of satellites have followed Landsat&#8217;s path into space. But it wasn&#8217;t just in color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/livingatlas.arcgis.com\/landsatexplorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Landsat Explorer<\/a>, you can see the world in new ways like near-infrared, a spectral index or like how our eyes see it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. HERE Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"here maps\" class=\"wp-image-19902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-here-maps.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a company, HERE focuses on navigation, traffic patterns, and self-driving cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as part of its platform, it delivers satellite maps for drivers. What I&#8217;m referring to is its <a href=\"https:\/\/wego.here.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you head over to HERE, you&#8217;ll first notice its <strong>squeaky clean interface<\/strong>. As you pan around, you get a range of satellite maps to explore.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Planet Explorer<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"planet explorer\" class=\"wp-image-19863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-planet-explorer.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The unfortunate about this satellite map is that you need to create an account. But when you do, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planet.com\/explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planet Explorer<\/a> is like the goldmine of satellite maps. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t just show satellite maps from <strong>450+ microsatellites<\/strong>. But you get nearly daily updates at 2.5 m resolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s only one catch: First, you&#8217;ll have to register an account. It&#8217;s free for the first 15 days. But after that, you&#8217;ll have to pay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. MapQuest<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"mapquest\" class=\"wp-image-19906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mapquest.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you visit <a href=\"http:\/\/mapquest.com\/satellite-maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MapQuest<\/a>, you&#8217;ll get an automatic feeling of <strong>nostalgia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it&#8217;s a map that&#8217;s trying to sell you a hotel. But it&#8217;s not all bad: MapQuest leverages services from TomTom giving you a mixed bag of imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MapQuest was once popular in the 90s. Admittedly, it&#8217;s still not much of a map. Unless it&#8217;s on a &#8220;Quest&#8221; for a better &#8220;Map&#8221;. Just waiting for that day to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Apple Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19734_be1dec-98 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19734_be1dec-98\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-425x214.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Maps 3D\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-20549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-425x214.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-678x341.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-50x25.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-200x101.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-550x277.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-115x58.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-1265x636.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D-850x428.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Apple-Maps-3D.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the good. If you own an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer, you get to use the sleek interface, 3D integration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/maps\/\">Apple Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, for the bad&#8230; If you don&#8217;t have an Apple product (like myself), you won&#8217;t have access to any of its built-in mapping applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because at the end of the day, it&#8217;s Apple Maps that delivers seamless navigation and accurate mapping, enhancing user journeys. Also, its <strong>commitment to privacy<\/strong> makes it a trusted companion for exploration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. MDA NaturalVue<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19734_79e921-3c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image19734_79e921-3c img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_79e921-3c .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-right:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-bottom:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-left:1px solid #c7c7c7;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19734_79e921-3c img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_79e921-3c .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-right:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-bottom:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-left:1px solid #c7c7c7;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19734_79e921-3c img.kb-img, .kb-image19734_79e921-3c .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-right:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-bottom:1px solid #c7c7c7;border-left:1px solid #c7c7c7;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19734_79e921-3c\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"mda natural vue\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-mda-natural-vue.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a coarse view of the Earth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/home\/item.html?id=75ea37662acb495aba5fa70cf256d90d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maxar&#8217;s NaturalVue<\/a> is at a 15-meter resolution. Just to give you perspective on what that means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, find a soccer field on the map. Then, count the number of pixels. If you count 20 or so, it&#8217;s so coarse that you won&#8217;t even be able to recognize the center field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, NaturalVue is old. It&#8217;s even a bit of a wildcard. But it&#8217;s a bonafide hit if you&#8217;re looking for consistent world imagery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Sentinel Playground<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"sentinel playground\" class=\"wp-image-19882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-sentinel-playground.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sentinel Playground<\/a> lives up to its name. Because the truth is that satellite maps aren&#8217;t just for pretty pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the 12 indices in the Sentinel Playground characterize Earth&#8217;s features differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s like those little <strong>Russian Dolls<\/strong>: You see layers upon layers. Each one is a proven way that can help you get to the bottom of distinguishing anything. Note that Sentinel Playground is deprecated and re-routed to the Copernicus Browser now. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. USGS Earth Explorer<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"usgs earth explorer hyperion\" class=\"wp-image-19885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-usgs-earth-explorer-hyperion.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/earthexplorer.usgs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USGS Earth Explorer<\/a> gives users 45+ satellite platforms to browse through. But you don&#8217;t have to download data. You can simply <strong>preview ANYTHING<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, it&#8217;s the only source where you can view hyperspectral imagery on the fly. Not only that, but you can unlock spy satellites like CORONA from the 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, USGS Earth Explorer rewires how you see satellite maps. Because seeing is believing, give it a test drive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Leaflet<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"leaflet\" class=\"wp-image-19908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-leaflet.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Leaflet allows anyone to build lightweight web maps they can call their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of <a href=\"https:\/\/leaflet-extras.github.io\/leaflet-providers\/preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leaflet<\/a>, it has a range of free tile providers. For example, Esri, Geoportal France and CartoDB are all there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cool feature is that when you pan, it interactively updates each provider&#8217;s map. This means that Leaflet&#8217;s interactive maps offer a unique view of the world, not available in other satellite maps on this list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Cesium<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"cesium\" class=\"wp-image-19910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-cesium.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similar to Leaflet, Cesium lets users build their own customized web maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But because Cesium is all in 3D, viewing is off the charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cesium.com\/cesiumjs\/cesium-viewer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cesium Viewer<\/a> is joined by satellite maps like Bing, Esri and Mapbox.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Tomnod\/GeoHIVE<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"tomnod\" class=\"wp-image-19912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-tomnod.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tomnod leverages the <strong>power of crowdsourcing<\/strong> during times of crisis. For example, Tomnod is best known for its platform search for flight MH370.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the campaign, Tomnod can be a treasure trove for satellite maps. Anyone who doubts it should look at its past campaigns Tomnod proves we don&#8217;t need MacGyver on the case. Instead, we need the power of crowdsourcing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 9 years and kilometers of satellite imagery, Maxar (previously DigitalGlobe) is shifting the Tomnod platform to <a href=\"https:\/\/geohive.maxar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GeoHIVE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Maxar&#8217;s Open Data<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"digitalglobe open data\" class=\"wp-image-19914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-digitalglobe-open-data.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maxar has two flavors of open data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxar.com\/open-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Data Program<\/a> supports major global crisis events like earthquakes, hurricanes, and forest fires. That way, those who need it can get the support they need. During these humanitarian events, they release each photo into the public domain under the Creative Commons 4.0 license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, Maxar has product samples available around the globe. For example, sample imagery products are available for Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Stockholm (Sweden), and Washington DC (USA).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. NOAA Weather Radar<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"noaa weather\" class=\"wp-image-19913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-noaa-weather.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>NOAA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nesdis.noaa.gov\/imagery\/interactive-maps\/the-world-real-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World in Real-Time<\/a> is the first out-of-the-gate. The trick to this one is how it gives you <strong>near real-time weather<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this global map, you can see the weather from space as it would appear from our eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, the near-infrared lets you tackle the challenge through a different lens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. GOES Viewer<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"goes viewer\" class=\"wp-image-19916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-goes-viewer.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>GOES knows the weather. These geostationary satellites update our weather every 5 minutes. But how do you see it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov\/GOES\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GOES Imagery Viewer<\/a>. Next, select your target region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will lead you to satellite maps for the weather. Finally, choose your view and get an updated snapshot of satellite weather.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Latest 24<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"weather 24\" class=\"wp-image-19926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-weather-24.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As NOAA satellites silently circle Earth, we get a preview of our planet from space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of a 3D perspective, NOAA has built a set of satellite maps that target weather with a top-down view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, you can interactively fast-forward and rewind the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nesdis.noaa.gov\/imagery\/interactive-maps\/western-hemisphere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weather from the last 24 hours<\/a> each day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. Night View<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"night view\" class=\"wp-image-19918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-night-view.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>How does Earth look like at night? And what is the extent of human settlement on the landscape?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By stitching 400+ images from space, NASA had compiled the most comprehensive night view in its <a href=\"https:\/\/worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov\/?p=geographic&amp;l=VIIRS_SNPP_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),MODIS_Aqua_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),MODIS_Terra_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),VIIRS_Black_Marble,Reference_Labels(hidden),Reference_Features(hidden),Coastlines(hidden),VIIRS_SNPP_DayNightBand_ENCC(hidden),VIIRS_Night_Lights(hidden)&amp;t=2016-12-25-T00%3A00%3A00Z&amp;z=3&amp;v=-221.5561047968682,-90.40414693813291,162.6313952031318,89.03335306186709\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black marble map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As seen in this night view map, major cities illuminate the sky the most. Overall, this gives us a ballpark figure for how much humanity has inhabited the land.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. Global Forest Map<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"global forest watch\" class=\"wp-image-19919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-global-forest-watch.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When a tree falls in the forest, satellites hear the impact. Anyone who doubts the severity of deforestation can browse it in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalforestwatch.org\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Forest Watch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, go to the Global Forest Watch. By default, cleared forests are on. Countries like Indonesia, Brazil, and Peru light up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you zoom in, it has satellite maps like Planet&#8217;s 450+ constellation &#8211; the paid one (#9) I mentioned above.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. NASA&#8217;s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-425x207.jpg\" alt=\"firms\" class=\"wp-image-19929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-425x207.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-678x330.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-200x97.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-550x267.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-115x56.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms-850x413.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/satellite-maps-firms.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When wildfires roar, satellites track where they burn. Specifically, they capture wildfires as they happen and stream them through active fire maps like <a href=\"https:\/\/firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FIRMS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet somehow, there&#8217;s a curious disconnect between those fighting fires on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Satellite sensors like <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/modis-satellite\/\">MODIS<\/a> and VIIRS make use of thermal infrared. Only then, we can detect fires as small as a hot spot\u2026 all the way up to a volcanic eruption. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wildfire-maps-real-time\/\">wildfire maps here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve put an all-out-effort equipping you with the best satellite maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s your turn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You now have a competitive edge for space imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what&#8217;s your favorite? 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