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County Health Rankings April 25, 2012

Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Health, Maps, Shelby County, Statistics.
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http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/

County Health Rankings program is a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. The site ranks county statistics for morbidity and mortality for the United States.

To use the site, a map is available on the beginning page. Click on the state, then county. All the counties in the state are listed, along with their ranking within the state. Click on the compare counties button to get the actual statistical listings for the state and counties. The statistics included are health, social and economic factors, along with physical environment and clinical care. They are listed by percentage and number.

World Guide to Covered Bridges Database November 21, 2011

Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Maps, United States.
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http://www.woodcenter.org/CoveredBridges/queryMain.cfm

The World Guide to Covered Bridges is a database produced by the National Center for Wood Transportation Structures at the Iowa State University Institute for Transportation. The database allows searching by bridge name, state, county, and the year the covered bridge was built. The results include if the bridge is private or if public access is allowed. A satellite view shows the location of the bridge on a map. Whether it is on the National Historic Landmarks list is also displayed, along with other field definitions.

2010 Census Demographic Profile Maps July 26, 2011

Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Census, Maps, Statistics.
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http://2010.census.gov/2010census/popmap/

You can use this interactive map to find demographic information about race, housing status, sex, age, and population for each state.

Colleges of Memphis June 14, 2011

Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Colleges, Directories, Maps, Memphis, music, Safety, Shelby County, Transportation.
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http://collegesofmemphis.org/

The colleges of Memphis website connects over thirteen universities and colleges that are in the Memphis area.  From this website, you will find directories to student life, on-campus housing, venues the city has to offer, and college admissions.  There is also an insider’s guide with links to all things Memphis such as places to eat, cultural offerings, and local current news.  The purpose of collegesofmemphis.org is to promote Memphis to prospective students.

PropertyMaps.com April 9, 2008

Posted by Sarah in All, Bankruptcy, Maps, Real Estate.
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www.propertymaps.com

From ResourceShelf: “PropertyMaps.com,(www.propertymaps.com) the leader in online real estate search, partnered with RealtyTrac (www.realtytrac.com), the leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, to offer visitors instant access to over 1 million properties – updated daily – including pre-foreclosure, bank foreclosures and foreclosed homes via auction…Using popular mapping tools such as Google Maps, Google Earth, and Microsoft Virtual Earth, PropertyMaps.com enables people to quickly search and easily visualize millions of real estate listings by plotting their locations and local market data free of charge. PropertyMaps.com is the first Internet site to provide map-based access to the authentic Multiple Listing Service (MLS) databases that are used by Realtors nationwide.”

Walk Score September 14, 2007

Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Health, Maps, Real Estate.
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www.walkscore.com

Users can type in an address to determine a neighborhood’s “walk score” using this site.  According to the site, walkable neighborhoods result in better health, a reduction in greenhouse gas, more transportation options, increased social capital and stronger local businesses.  This site might also be of interest to those who are thinking of starting a business,  buying or selling a home or preparing to move to a new area.

Zillow September 6, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Maps, Public Records, Real Estate.
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www.zillow.com

Use Zillow to find estimated property values nationwide.  Users can search for a specific address or browse by street, ZIP or city.

MSN Virtual Earth September 5, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Maps, Transportation.
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http://virtualearth.msn.com/

Drawing on detailed aerial photographs, this easy-to-use site can be used to view photographic or road maps.  Visitors can zoom in to the local level to find specific businesses or zoom out to view spatial relationships.

WildFinder September 5, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Animals, Biomes, Environment, Maps, Plants.
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www.worldwildlife.org/wildfinder/

WildFinder is a map-driven, searchable database of more than 26,000 species worldwide, with a powerful search tool that allows users to discover where species live or explore wild places to find out what species live there.

Month by Month Planting Calendar August 7, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Maps, Plants.
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www.demesne.info/garden-help/planting-calendar/

This site presents lists for each month of flowering plants that may be planted in the United States.  Also includes access to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Division of Planning & Development August 7, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Maps, Memphis, Shelby County, Transportation.
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http://dpdgov.com/

Use this site to view current and proposed projects within Memphis & Shelby County.  Transportation plans and online zoning maps are also available.

Gazetteer August 7, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Census, Maps, Statistics, United States.
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http://gazetteer.hometownlocator.com/

Search by place name and get links to census information, aerial photos, topo maps and statistics about the place. Also provides community information, weather, and post office links.

NationMaster August 2, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Countries, Maps, Statistics.
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www.nationmaster.com

A vast compilation of data and statistics from the countries of the world.  The user can generate personalized maps and graphs.

Tennessee Encyclopedia of History & Culture July 27, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Images, Maps, Tennessee.
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http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/

An online encyclopedia just for Tennessee!  Search by keyword or browse by categories for broad topics like agriculture, commerce, medicine and transportation.  Users can also browse alphabetically.  Some maps and images are also available.

School District Demographics July 26, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Census, Maps, Statistics.
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http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/sdds/

Get 1990 and 2000 Census information at a school district level. School district maps are also available.

Tennessee Electronic Atlas July 26, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Maps, Statistics, Tennessee.
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http://tnatlas.geog.utk.edu/tea/

Get Tennessee statistics and data at a state and county level for a variety of topics including agriculture, education, economics and demographics.

HazardMaps July 26, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Hazards, Maps, Statistics, Weather.
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www.hazardmaps.gov

Interactive mapping from FEMA, NOAA and USGS – get data and maps for floods, earthquakes, storms and more at a state, county, congressional district or zip code level.

Cancer Mortality Maps & Graphs July 26, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Diseases, Health, Maps, Statistics.
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www3.cancer.gov/atlasplus/

This site provides interactive maps, graph, text, tables and figures showing trends of cancer death rates for the time period 1950-1994 for more than 40 cancers.  Provided by the National Cancer Institute.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency July 25, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Animals, Environment, Maps, Tennessee.
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www.state.tn.us/twra

Get basic information about wildlife regulations in Tennessee – including licenses, official hunting seasons, maps, news, events and more.  Click on the “Non-Game” link to get a list of endangered species in Tennessee.

Topozone July 24, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Maps.
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www.topozone.com

Easy to use, interactive topographic maps for the entire US.  Searchable by place name, as well as latitude & longitude.  From the USGS.

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