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This dataset was created by K Scott Mader

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Extracting useful and accurate information from scanned geologic and other earth science maps is a time-consuming and laborious process involving manual human effort. To address this limitation, the USGS partnered with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to run the AI for Critical Mineral Assessment Competition, soliciting innovative solutions for automatically georeferencing and extracting features from maps. The competition opened for registration in August 2022 and concluded in December 2022. Training, validation, and evaluation data from the map feature extraction challenge are provided here, as well as competition details and a baseline solution. The data were derived from published sources and are provided to the public to support continued development of automated georeferencing and feature extraction tools. References for all maps are included with the data.

Cartographic data of SEGU Team for two sites (Ottawa River and Thunder Bay) for the CHC 2022 Speed Mapping Challenge

The digital map market, currently valued at $25.55 billion in 2025, is experiencing robust growth, projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.39% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. The increasing adoption of location-based services (LBS) across various sectors, including transportation, logistics, and e-commerce, is a primary driver. Furthermore, the proliferation of smartphones and connected devices, coupled with advancements in GPS technology and mapping software, continues to fuel market growth. The rising demand for high-resolution, real-time mapping data for autonomous vehicles and smart city initiatives also significantly contributes to market expansion. Competition among established players like Google, TomTom, and ESRI, alongside emerging innovative companies, is fostering continuous improvement in map accuracy, functionality, and data accessibility. This competitive landscape drives innovation and lowers costs, making digital maps increasingly accessible to a broader range of users and applications. However, market growth is not without its challenges. Data security and privacy concerns surrounding the collection and use of location data represent a significant restraint. Ensuring data accuracy and maintaining up-to-date map information in rapidly changing environments also pose operational hurdles. Regulatory compliance with differing data privacy laws across various jurisdictions adds another layer of complexity. Despite these challenges, the long-term outlook for the digital map market remains positive, driven by the relentless integration of location intelligence into nearly every facet of modern life, from personal navigation to complex enterprise logistics solutions. The market's segmentation (although not explicitly provided) likely includes various map types (e.g., road maps, satellite imagery, 3D maps), pricing models (subscriptions, one-time purchases), and industry verticals served. This diversified market structure further underscores its resilience and potential for sustained growth. Recent developments include: December 2022 - The Linux Foundation has partnered with some of the biggest technology companies in the world to build interoperable and open map data in what is an apparent move t. The Overture Maps Foundation, as the new effort is called, is officially hosted by the Linux Foundation. The ultimate aim of the Overture Maps Foundation is to power new map products through openly available datasets that can be used and reused across applications and businesses, with each member throwing their data and resources into the mix., July 27, 2022 - Google declared the launch of its Street View experience in India in collaboration with Genesys International, an advanced mapping solutions company, and Tech Mahindra, a provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions and services. Google, Tech Mahindra, and Genesys International also plan to extend this to more than around 50 cities by the end of the year 2022.. Key drivers for this market are: Growth in Application for Advanced Navigation System in Automotive Industry, Surge in Demand for Geographic Information System (GIS); Increased Adoption of Connected Devices and Internet. Potential restraints include: Growth in Application for Advanced Navigation System in Automotive Industry, Surge in Demand for Geographic Information System (GIS); Increased Adoption of Connected Devices and Internet. Notable trends are: Surge in Demand for GIS and GNSS to Influence the Adoption of Digital Map Technology.

Here we present the creation of a modular and realistic digital brain phantom to serve as a ground-truth to assess the quality of different reconstruction algorithms for Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). The phantom is derived from high-resolution, quantitative MRI data of a healthy volunteer, features a realistic morphology including a non piece-wise constant susceptibility distribution.

Derek H. Alderman, Joshua F.J. Inwood, Ethan BottoneThe mapping behind the movement: On recovering the critical cartographies of the African American Freedom Struggle,Geoforum,Volume 120,2021,Pages 67-78,ISSN 0016-7185,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2021.01.022.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016718521000300)Abstract: Responding to recent work in critical cartographic studies and Black Geographies, the purpose of this paper is to offer a conceptual framework and a set of evocative cartographic engagements that can inform geography as it recovers the seldom discussed history of counter-mapping within the African American Freedom Struggle. Black resistant cartographies stretch what constitutes a map, the political work performed by maps, and the practices, spaces, and political-affective dimensions of mapping. We offer an extended illustration of the conventional and unconventional mapping behind USA anti-lynching campaigns of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting the knowledge production practices of the NAACP and the Tuskegee Institute’s Monroe Work, and the embodied counter-mapping of journalist/activist Ida B. Wells. Recognizing that civil rights struggles are long, always unfolding, and relationally tied over time and space, we link this look from the past to contemporary, ongoing resistant cartographical practices as scholars/activists continue to challenge racialized violence and advance transitional justice, including the noted memory-work of the Equal Justice Initiative. An understanding of African American traditions of counter-mapping is about more than simply inserting the Black experience into our dominant ideas about cartography or even resistant mapping. Black geographies has much to teach cartography and geographers about what people of color engaged in antiracist struggles define as geographic knowledge and mapping practices on their own terms—hopefully provoking a broader and more inclusive definition of the discipline itself.Keywords: African American; Anti-lynching; Black geographies; Civil rights; Counter-mapping; Critical cartography

Data Description

This dataset is linked to the publication "Recursive classification of satellite imaging time-series: An application to land cover mapping". In this paper, we introduce the recursive Bayesian classifier (RBC), which converts any instantaneous classifier into a robust online method through a probabilistic framework that is resilient to non-informative image variations. To reproduce the results presented in the paper, the RBC-SatImg folder and the code in the GitHub repository RBC-SatImg are required.

The RBC-SatImg folder contains:

• Sentinel-2 time-series imagery from three key regions: Oroville Dam (CA, USA) and Charles River (Boston, MA, USA) for water mapping, and the Amazon Rainforest (Brazil) for deforestation detection.
• The RBC-WatData dataset with manually generated water mapping labels for the Oroville Dam and Charles River regions. This dataset is well-suited for multitemporal land cover and water mapping research, as it accounts for the dynamic evolution of true class labels over time.
• Pickle files with output to reproduce the results in the paper, including:
  • Instantaneous classification results for GMM, LR, SIC, WN, DWM
  • Posterior results obtained with the RBC framework

The Sentinel-2 images and forest labels used in the deforestation detection experiment for the Amazon Rainforest have been obtained from the MultiEarth Challenge dataset.

Folder Structure

The following paths can be changed in the configuration file from the GitHub repository as desired. The RBC-SatImg is organized as follows:

• `./log/` (EMPTY): Default path for storing log files generated during code execution.
• `./evaluation_results/`: Contains the results to reproduce the findings in the paper, including two sub-folders:
  • `./classification/`: For each test site, four sub-folders are included as:
    • `./accuracy/`: Each sub-folder corresponding to an experimental configuration contains pickle files with balanced classification accuracy results and information about the models. The default configuration used in the paper is "conf_00."
    • `./figures/`: Includes result figures from the manuscript in SVG format.
    • `./likelihoods/`: Contains pickle files with instantaneous classification results.
    • `./posteriors/`: Contains pickle files with posterior results generated by the RBC framework.
  • `./sensitivity_analysis/`: Contains sensitivity analysis results, organized by different test sites and epsilon values.
• `./Sentinel2_data/`: Contains Sentinel-2 images used for training and evaluation, organized by scenarios (Oroville Dam, Charles River, Amazon Rainforest). Selected images have been filtered and processed as explained in the manuscript. The Amazon Rainforest images and labels have been obtained from the MultiEarth dataset, and consequently, the labels are included in this folder instead of the RBC-WatData folder.
• `./RBC-WatData/`: Contains the water labels that we manually generated with the LabelStudio tool.

The potential Big Data challenges in each stage of an iterative mapping process are highlighted in the table. The columns represent each of the mapping stages defined in Figure 1. The rows reflect the volume, velocity, and variety descriptors of data contributions. The future Big Data challenge in relation to infectious disease risk mapping is as follows: low (+), medium (++), and high (+++).

The High Definition (HD) Maps market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the escalating demand for autonomous vehicles and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). The market size in 2025 is estimated at $15.49 billion, projecting a significant expansion over the forecast period (2025-2033). While the provided CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is missing, considering the rapid technological advancements and increasing adoption of autonomous driving technologies, a conservative estimate would place the CAGR between 15% and 20% for the forecast period. This growth is fueled by several key factors, including the increasing accuracy and detail offered by HD maps compared to traditional maps, enabling safer and more efficient navigation for autonomous vehicles. The market is segmented by type (centralized vs. crowdsourced mapping) and application (autonomous vehicles, ADAS, others), with autonomous vehicles currently dominating the market share due to their critical reliance on precise and up-to-date map data. Major players like TomTom, Google, HERE Technologies, and Baidu Apollo are heavily investing in research and development, fostering innovation and competition within the market. Regional growth is expected to be geographically diverse, with North America and Europe leading the initial adoption, followed by a rapid expansion in the Asia-Pacific region driven by significant investments in autonomous vehicle infrastructure and technological advancements. The competitive landscape is characterized by both established map providers and technology giants entering the market. This intense competition is pushing innovation forward, leading to more accurate, detailed, and frequently updated HD maps. Challenges include the high cost of creating and maintaining HD maps, the need for continuous data updates to reflect dynamic road conditions, and data privacy concerns surrounding the collection and use of location data. Despite these challenges, the long-term outlook for the HD Maps market remains incredibly positive, fueled by the continuous advancement of autonomous driving technology and the increasing demand for improved road safety and traffic management solutions. The market's growth trajectory suggests significant opportunities for both established players and emerging companies in the years to come. We project a substantial increase in market size by 2033, exceeding the 2025 figures by a considerable margin, based on the estimated CAGR.

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The mobile map market share is expected to increase by USD 6.73 billion from 2020 to 2025, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 18.41%. This mobile map market research report provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. The mobile map market report also offers information on several market vendors, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Alphabet Inc., Apple Inc., CE Info. Pvt. Ltd., Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., HERE Global BV, Microsoft Corp., NavInfo Co. Ltd., TomTom International BV, and Verizon Communications Inc. among others. Furthermore, this report extensively covers mobile map market segmentation by application (outdoor mobile map and indoor mobile map), end-user (automotive navigation, mobile and internet, and public sector and enterprise), and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and MEA).

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Mobile Map Market: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges

Based on our research output, there has been a positive impact on the market growth during and post COVID-19 era. The increasing adoption of technologically advanced mobile devices is notably driving the mobile map market growth, although factors such as threat from open-source platform may impede market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the mobile map industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Key Mobile Map Market Driver

The increasing adoption of technologically advanced mobile devices is one of the primary factors driving the mobile map market growth. The growing penetration of advanced mobile devices has increased the use of location-based services (LBS). To support this, mobile device manufacturers are introducing new devices that can integrate location-based applications such as GPS-enabled applications. In addition, individuals rely on such devices to obtain information such as traffic updates, directions to nearby locations, and real-time information such as weather forecasts. All these GPS-based applications are built on digital maps. Furthermore, the growth in connected devices will drive the demand for mobile maps globally to enable seamless navigation.

Key Mobile Map Market Trend

The development of indigenous mapping systems is one of the major mobile map market trends. This trend is growing significantly in Brazil, Russia, China, and India. Governments are encouraging regional mobile map makers to develop mobile map solutions that are country-specific. This trend is further supported by advanced mapping technology, which can develop accurate 3D digital maps.

Key Mobile Map Market Challenge

The growing popularity of open-source solutions has an adverse effect on the net sales of commercial mobile map solutions. The inflated cost of mobile map solutions has increased the demand for open-source mobile map applications in the market, especially in emerging countries such as China and India. These nations consist of many SMEs that require mobile map solutions but do not have sufficient capital to invest in customized mobile map technology. Therefore, open-source mobile map solutions have become a preferred choice among them. Many automobile companies also prefer open-source mobile map solutions in their vehicles. Large companies, as a part of the cost reduction, now prefer using open-source mobile map solutions compared with commercial mobile map solutions.

This mobile map market analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2021-2025.

Who are the Major Mobile Map Market Vendors?

The report analyzes the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
Alphabet Inc.
Apple Inc.
CE Info. Pvt. Ltd.
Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.
HERE Global BV
Microsoft Corp.
NavInfo Co. Ltd.
TomTom International BV
Verizon Communications Inc.

This statistical study of the mobile map market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The mobile mapping market is fragmented and the vendors are deploying growth strategies such as M&A activities to compete in the market.

To make the most of the opportunities and recover from post COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments

Files and metadata associated with the EMDataBank/Unified Data Resource for 3DEM 2015/2016 Map Challenge hosted at challenges.emdatabank.org are deposited.

All members of the Scientific Community--at all levels of experience--were invited to participate as Challengers, and/or as Assessors.

Seven benchmark raw image datasets were selected for the challenge. Six are selected from recently described single particle structure determinations with image data collected as multi-frame movies; one is based on simulated (in silico) images. All of the raw image datasets are archived at pdbe.org/empiar.

27 Challengers created 66 single particle reconstructions from the targets, and then uploaded their results with associated details. 15 of the reconstructions were calculated using the SDSC Gordon supercomputer.

This map challenge was one of two community-wide challenges sponsored by EMDataBank in 2015/2016 to critically evaluate 3DEM methods that are coming into use, with the ultimate goal of developing validation criteria associated with every 3DEM map and map-derived model.

The global Digital HD Map market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $1558.9 million in 2025 and exhibiting a remarkable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.4% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by the increasing demand for precise location data across various sectors. The automotive industry, particularly autonomous vehicles, is a major catalyst, relying heavily on highly detailed and accurate maps for navigation and safety features. Furthermore, the burgeoning use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications, coupled with the expanding smart city initiatives globally, fuels the market's growth trajectory. The rise of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and the integration of digital maps into connected car platforms also contribute significantly to this market's expansion. Competition within the market is fierce, with established players like Google, TomTom, and HERE Technologies competing alongside emerging innovative companies. The market segmentation by map type (2D HD Map, 3D HD Map) and application (Commercial Use, Military Use, Others) reflects the diverse range of applications and associated technological advancements shaping this dynamic landscape. Different regions contribute varying levels of market share, with North America and Asia-Pacific anticipated to lead due to significant technological advancements and higher adoption rates. The market's growth is not without its challenges. Data acquisition and maintenance costs remain a significant hurdle, especially for maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of high-resolution map data. Ensuring data security and privacy, particularly with the increased use of location data in various applications, presents another substantial challenge. Regulatory frameworks governing the use and collection of such data vary across different geographies, creating complexities for businesses operating internationally. Despite these challenges, the long-term prospects for the Digital HD Map market remain positive, driven by continuous technological innovations, increasing investment in autonomous driving technologies, and the expanding need for precise location intelligence across diverse industry verticals. The market is expected to see further consolidation through mergers and acquisitions as companies strive to enhance their capabilities and market share.

The professional map services market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $625.6 million in 2025 and exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.0% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. The increasing adoption of location-based services across diverse sectors like utilities, construction, transportation, and government is a primary driver. Advanced mapping technologies, including AI-powered mapping and real-time data integration, are enhancing the accuracy and functionality of map services, leading to increased demand. Furthermore, the growing need for precise mapping data for infrastructure planning, urban development, and disaster management is significantly contributing to market growth. The market segmentation reveals a strong reliance on consulting and advisory services, alongside significant demand for deployment and integration, and ongoing support and maintenance. Competition is fierce, with established players like Google, TomTom, and Esri vying for market share alongside emerging innovative companies specializing in niche applications. Geographic expansion is also a key aspect, with North America and Europe currently holding significant market share, but Asia-Pacific exhibiting rapid growth potential driven by infrastructure development and increasing technological adoption. The market's future trajectory appears bright, anticipating continued growth driven by technological advancements and expanding application areas. The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) data into mapping solutions presents a substantial opportunity for market expansion. The increasing reliance on autonomous vehicles and drone technology will further fuel demand for highly accurate and detailed mapping data. However, challenges remain, including data security concerns and the need for robust data management infrastructure. The competitive landscape necessitates continuous innovation and strategic partnerships to secure market share and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The ongoing development of standardized mapping data formats and protocols will play a crucial role in facilitating market growth and interoperability.

The professional map services market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand across diverse sectors. The market, estimated at $50 billion in 2025, is projected to maintain a healthy Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10% through 2033, reaching approximately $120 billion by the end of the forecast period. This expansion is fueled by several key factors, including the proliferation of location-based services (LBS), the rise of autonomous vehicles, and the growing need for precise mapping solutions in urban planning, logistics, and infrastructure development. Furthermore, advancements in technologies like GIS (Geographic Information Systems), satellite imagery, and AI-powered mapping tools are significantly enhancing map accuracy, detail, and functionality, further stimulating market demand. Major players like Google, TomTom, Esri, and Mapbox are continuously innovating, pushing the boundaries of map creation and application, and fostering competition that ultimately benefits consumers and businesses. The market segmentation reveals significant opportunities within specialized applications. High-resolution imagery and 3D mapping solutions are witnessing particularly strong growth, driven by increasing investments in infrastructure projects and the adoption of smart city initiatives. While data security and privacy concerns pose potential restraints, the industry is actively addressing these challenges through the development of secure mapping platforms and data encryption techniques. Regional growth is expected to be uneven, with North America and Europe maintaining significant market shares due to their advanced technological infrastructure and high adoption rates. However, emerging economies in Asia-Pacific are showing promising growth potential, fuelled by rapid urbanization and expanding digital infrastructure.

Maps are increasingly read on mobile devices. Mobile maps necessitate specific design considerations to improve readability and user experience. Little research has focused on how to design mobile thematic maps, in contrast to reference maps. Data journalism represents a common way that the public encounters mobile thematic maps. This paper characterizes the design techniques and challenges associated with mobile thematic cartography in the context of data journalism. Through interviews with 18 expert news cartographers, I show that teams of data journalists are increasingly aware of mobile users, but face numerous constraints when designing for these users. They face time constraints, the need to design for both desktop and mobile, and must reach vast general audiences, meaning they often practice simultaneous design over mobile-first design. News cartographers have also reduced their use of interactivity, which reduces complexity related to designing for both desktop and mobile. This work shows that news cartographers solve mobile thematic map design challenges through iterative design processes that draw from years of expertise, not a strict set of guidelines. News cartographers currently design mobile thematic maps based on generalized best practices, but are uncertain what choices do and do not work for their readersMany news cartographers design maps simultaneously for desktop and mobile, rather than prioritizing one over the otherNews cartographers are decreasing their use of interactive maps, given that they expect news readers want to consume information as fast as possibleNews maps are produced under time constraints that can be limiting on creativity and novelty, and without time for user testing News cartographers currently design mobile thematic maps based on generalized best practices, but are uncertain what choices do and do not work for their readers Many news cartographers design maps simultaneously for desktop and mobile, rather than prioritizing one over the other News cartographers are decreasing their use of interactive maps, given that they expect news readers want to consume information as fast as possible News maps are produced under time constraints that can be limiting on creativity and novelty, and without time for user testing

Conservation planning in the Great Plains often depends on understanding the degree of fragmentation of the various types of grasslands and savannas that historically occurred in this region. To define ecological subregions of the Great Plains, we used a revised version of Kuchler’s (1964) map of the potential natural vegetation of the United States. The map was digitized from the 1979 physiographic regions map produced by the Bureau of Land Management, which added 10 physiognomic types. All analyses are based on data sources specific to the United States; hence, we only analyze the portion of the Great Plains occurring in the United States.We sought to quantify the current amount of rangeland in the US Great Plains converted due to 1) woody plant encroachment; 2) urban, exurban, and other forms of development (e.g., energy infrastructure); and 3) cultivation of cropland. At the time of this analysis, the most contemporary measure of land cover across the United States was the 2011 NLCD (Homer et al. 2015). One limitation of the NLCD is that some grasslands with high rates of productivity, such as herbaceous wetlands or grasslands along riparian zones, are misclassified as cropland. A second limitation is the inability to capture cropland conversion occurring after 2011 (Lark et al. 2015). Beginning in 2009 (and retroactively for 2008), the US Department of Agriculture - NASS has annually produced a Cropland Data Layer (CDL) for the United States from satellite imagery, which maps individual crop types at a 30-m spatial resolution. We used the annual CDLs from 2011 to 2017 to map the distribution of cropland in the Great Plains. We merged this map with the 2011 NLCD to evaluate the degree of fragmentation of grasslands and savannas in the Great Plains as a result of conversion to urban land, cropland, or woodland. We produced two maps of fragmentation (best case and worst case scenarios) that quantify this fragmentation at a 30 x 30 m pixel resolution across the US Great Plains, and make them available for download here. Resources in this dataset: Resource title: Data Dictionary for Figure 2 derived land cover of the US portion of the North American Great Plains File name: Figure2_Key for landcover classes.csv Resource title: Figure 1. Potential natural vegetation of US portion of the North American Great Plains, adapted from Kuchler (1964). File name: Figure1_Kuchler_GPRangelands.zip Resource description: Extracted grassland, shrubland, savanna, and forest communities in the US Great Plains from the revised Kuchler natural vegetation map Resource title: Figure 2. Derived land cover of the US portion of the North American Great Plains. File name: Figure2_Key for landcover classes.zip Resource description: The fNLCD-CDL product estimates that 43.7% of the Great Plains still consists of grasslands and shrublands, with the remainder consisting of 40.6% cropland, 4.4% forests, 3.0% UGC, 3.0% developed open space, 2.9% improved pasture or hay fields, 1.2% developed land, 1.0% water, and 0.2% barren land, with important regional and subregional variation in the extent of rangeland loss to cropland, forests, and developed land. Resource title: Figure 3. Variation in the degree of fragmentation of Great Plains measured in terms of distance to cropland, forest, or developed lands. File name: Figure3_bestcase_disttofrag.zip Resource description: This map depicts a “best case” scenario in which 1) croplands are mapped based only on the US Department of AgricultureNational Agricultural Statistics Service Cropland Data Layers (2011e2017), 2) all grass-dominated cover types including hay fields and improved pasture are considered rangelands, and 3) developed open space (as defined by the National Land Cover Database) are assumed to not be a fragmenting land cover type. Resource title: Figure 4. Variation in the degree of fragmentation of Great Plains measured in terms of distances to cropland, forest, or developed lands. File name: Figure4_worstcase_disttofrag.zip Resource description: This map depicts a ‘worst case’ scenario in which 1) croplands are mapped based on the US Department of AgricultureNational Agricultural Statistics Service Cropland Data Layers (2011e2017) and the 2011 National Land Cover Database (NLCD), 2) hay fields and improved pasture are not included as rangelands, and 3) developed open space (as defined by NLCD) is included as a fragmenting land cover type.

The global digital map ecosystem is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing demand for location-based services (LBS) across various sectors. The market, estimated at $150 billion in 2025, is projected to witness a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2025 to 2033, reaching approximately $450 billion by 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors, including the proliferation of smartphones and connected devices, advancements in mapping technologies like AI-powered map creation and real-time updates, and the growing adoption of autonomous vehicles. The automotive industry, particularly the self-driving car segment, is a major driver, demanding high-precision maps with detailed information about road infrastructure, traffic patterns, and environmental conditions. Furthermore, the increasing integration of digital maps into diverse applications, including navigation, logistics, urban planning, and augmented reality experiences, contributes significantly to market growth. Competitive pressures among established players like Google, TomTom, and Baidu, as well as emerging technology companies, are fostering innovation and expanding the capabilities of digital mapping solutions. However, challenges remain. Data privacy concerns and the need for robust data security are crucial considerations as the amount of location data collected and processed continues to escalate. Furthermore, maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of map data in a rapidly changing world requires substantial investment in data collection, processing, and update mechanisms. Regulatory hurdles and varying data accessibility across different regions also pose obstacles to seamless global deployment. Market segmentation reveals the significant contribution of both civil and military applications, with acquisition, production, and release systems constituting the core technology components. The Asia-Pacific region, particularly China and India, is anticipated to experience the most significant growth due to rapid urbanization, increasing smartphone penetration, and burgeoning digital economies. North America and Europe, while already having mature markets, will also contribute substantially, driven by technological advancements and increased demand for sophisticated mapping solutions in the autonomous vehicle and smart city sectors.

The digital cartography market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand for location-based services (LBS), advancements in geographic information systems (GIS), and the proliferation of smart devices. The market, estimated at $15 billion in 2025, is projected to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2025 to 2033, reaching approximately $45 billion by 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. The automotive industry's reliance on precise mapping for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is a significant contributor. Furthermore, the growth of e-commerce and logistics necessitates sophisticated mapping solutions for efficient delivery and route optimization. The increasing adoption of cloud-based GIS platforms and the development of high-resolution satellite imagery are also contributing to market expansion. However, challenges remain. Data accuracy and consistency across different mapping platforms pose an ongoing concern. The high cost of data acquisition and processing, particularly for high-resolution imagery and detailed 3D models, can hinder wider adoption, especially for smaller businesses. Addressing data privacy concerns and ensuring regulatory compliance in data collection and usage are also crucial for sustainable market growth. Despite these restraints, the long-term outlook for the digital cartography market remains positive, driven by continuous technological advancements and the expanding applications of location intelligence across various sectors.

The global navigation electronic map market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. The market's expansion is fueled by the rising demand for precise and up-to-date map data for navigation applications across various sectors, including automotive, logistics, and mobile devices. Technological advancements, such as high-definition (HD) mapping and the integration of real-time traffic data, are further propelling market growth. Major players like ESRI, Google, and TomTom are actively investing in research and development to enhance map accuracy, functionality, and coverage, fostering competition and innovation within the sector. The market is segmented by map type (2D, 3D, HD), application (automotive, mobile, others), and region, with regional variations reflecting differing levels of technological adoption and infrastructure development. While data security and privacy concerns present challenges, the overall market outlook remains positive, projecting significant expansion over the forecast period (2025-2033). We estimate the market size in 2025 to be around $15 billion, with a projected CAGR of 12% leading to substantial market expansion by 2033. The continuous integration of mapping technologies into various platforms and applications contributes significantly to market expansion. The shift towards connected vehicles and the growing popularity of location-based services (LBS) are creating substantial demand for accurate and comprehensive navigation electronic maps. This necessitates improved data accuracy, real-time updates, and the integration of AI-driven features for enhanced user experience. Furthermore, the increasing focus on infrastructure development and the adoption of smart city initiatives are creating additional opportunities for map providers to offer tailored solutions. However, challenges like maintaining data accuracy across vast geographic areas and managing the associated costs of data acquisition and processing remain. Competition among established players and emerging startups drives innovation and the development of cost-effective solutions, shaping the market landscape. Specific regional growth will vary based on factors such as technological advancement, economic growth, and government regulations.

The Golden-winged Warbler (GWWA) is a rapidly declining species of migratory songbird that is currently being considered for listing under the US Endangered Species Act. The golden-winged warbler relies on early successional habitat (old fields and young forest) which must be created and maintained to support breeding birds. In an effort to increase populations throughout the breeding range, creation and maintenance of habitat is essential. The Golden-winged Warbler Working Group is initiating a Habitat Management Challenge throughout the breeding range to encourage a variety of partners (state and federal agencies as well as non-profit organizations and private citizens) to contribute to this effort.This data hub will allow for easy access to upload new project surveys, update existing surveys, view the management StoryMap, and view current management progress!Contact - Lesley Bulluck - lpbulluck@vcu.edu and Randy Dettmers - randy_dettmers@fws.gov