Rhodes Maps

Simple Mapmaking Tools

Browser-based tools for distance, route, outline, and projection maps, plus a geography guessing game.

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Non-overlapping range rings packed across a world map

Global ring packings

Range Ring World Tiler

Pack the globe with equal-distance rings. Choose a radius, move the pattern, change the projection centre, and export your map.

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Range Fan map thumbnail

Directional range

Range Fan

Map a distance sector from a selected origin, bearing, and fan width.

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Great Circles map thumbnail

Routes and range rings

Great Circles

Draw geodetic routes, labeled places, and range rings on compact map projections.

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Outline Map thumbnail

Clean geography

Outline Map

Create uncluttered country and region outline maps for reference, teaching, and analysis.

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Multirings map thumbnail

Multiple origins

Multirings

Compare repeated distance rings across several places with optional reference labels.

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GeoRange geography game with a globe and a city-to-city distance challenge

Distance guessing game

GeoRange (HowFar)

Guess the distance between two cities. Play the daily five-round challenge or explore fresh routes in practice.

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