The Mapswire Newsletter
Every two weeks, a new map that you can use, share, or just explore — beautifully made, data-driven.
Switzerland: A Map That Makes Mountains Pop
#002 | April 1, 2026
Free high-resolution image inside — plus a short story of how hillshading went from Renaissance art to modern cartography.
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Strait of Hormuz: The Geography of a Global Chokepoint
#001 | March 19, 2026
A free map offering a deep dive into the world’s most sensitive maritime bottleneck—from the 1971 island occupations to the 2026 energy and helium crisis.
