Maps In The Wild
@mapsinthewild.bsky.social
What’s a Map in the Wild? It’s a map in a real-life context, a sign, a poster, an object, perhaps quirky, perhaps unexpected. What it isn’t is a screen grab from a web site, the output from a GIS or similar.
We've still got a few gaps for the 12 Mappy Days of Christmas - what have you got to send us? you can @ us or use #mapsinthewild
December 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We've still got a few gaps for the 12 Mappy Days of Christmas - what have you got to send us? you can @ us or use #mapsinthewild
Biodiversity Intactness Index
Jeremy spotted this in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Kensington.
Jeremy spotted this in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Kensington.
Biodiversity Intactness Index
Jeremy spotted this in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Kensington.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Biodiversity Intactness Index
Jeremy spotted this in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Kensington.
Jeremy spotted this in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Kensington.
Nederland Waterland
Reinder and his wife have written a book on Dutch history based on 100 maps (of course!) "The book deals with the history of our country in 100 maps and 100 essays – with the emphasis on water: floods, rivers, islands, tourism, harbours etc."
Reinder and his wife have written a book on Dutch history based on 100 maps (of course!) "The book deals with the history of our country in 100 maps and 100 essays – with the emphasis on water: floods, rivers, islands, tourism, harbours etc."
Nederland Waterland
Reinder and his wife have written a book on Dutch history based on 100 maps (of course!) "The book deals with the history of our country in 100 maps and 100 essays – with the emphasis on water: floods, rivers, islands, tourism, harbours etc."
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December 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Nederland Waterland
Reinder and his wife have written a book on Dutch history based on 100 maps (of course!) "The book deals with the history of our country in 100 maps and 100 essays – with the emphasis on water: floods, rivers, islands, tourism, harbours etc."
Reinder and his wife have written a book on Dutch history based on 100 maps (of course!) "The book deals with the history of our country in 100 maps and 100 essays – with the emphasis on water: floods, rivers, islands, tourism, harbours etc."
Northfield Farm
Elizabeth spotted this butchers in Borough Market
Elizabeth spotted this butchers in Borough Market
Northfield Farm
Elizabeth spotted this butchers in Borough Market
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December 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Northfield Farm
Elizabeth spotted this butchers in Borough Market
Elizabeth spotted this butchers in Borough Market
Lisbon Jewellery
Toby spotted these map earrings at Geomob Lisbon a couple of weeks ago. They are designed by Kateryna Konieva who is launching her new collection of mappy jewellery If I wore earrings ...
Toby spotted these map earrings at Geomob Lisbon a couple of weeks ago. They are designed by Kateryna Konieva who is launching her new collection of mappy jewellery If I wore earrings ...
Lisbon Jewellery
Toby spotted these map earrings at Geomob Lisbon a couple of weeks ago. They are designed by Kateryna Konieva who is launching her new collection of mappy jewellery If I wore earrings ...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Lisbon Jewellery
Toby spotted these map earrings at Geomob Lisbon a couple of weeks ago. They are designed by Kateryna Konieva who is launching her new collection of mappy jewellery If I wore earrings ...
Toby spotted these map earrings at Geomob Lisbon a couple of weeks ago. They are designed by Kateryna Konieva who is launching her new collection of mappy jewellery If I wore earrings ...
Mocanie
Reinder said "There is this quite prolific Dutch writer Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, born in 1968. Today I heard a presentation on the work he did when he was a kid: he designed a country called Mocanië. The full design is extremely detailed, with even a language and a grammar. It was quite…
Reinder said "There is this quite prolific Dutch writer Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, born in 1968. Today I heard a presentation on the work he did when he was a kid: he designed a country called Mocanië. The full design is extremely detailed, with even a language and a grammar. It was quite…
Mocanie
Reinder said "There is this quite prolific Dutch writer Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, born in 1968. Today I heard a presentation on the work he did when he was a kid: he designed a country called Mocanië. The full design is extremely detailed, with even a language and a grammar. It was quite fascinating - and of course there were maps. It’s all in Dutch of course — but still. See
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December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Mocanie
Reinder said "There is this quite prolific Dutch writer Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, born in 1968. Today I heard a presentation on the work he did when he was a kid: he designed a country called Mocanië. The full design is extremely detailed, with even a language and a grammar. It was quite…
Reinder said "There is this quite prolific Dutch writer Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, born in 1968. Today I heard a presentation on the work he did when he was a kid: he designed a country called Mocanië. The full design is extremely detailed, with even a language and a grammar. It was quite…
World Mission Partners
A couple of churchy posts recently. I spotted this at St James Church in Muswell Hill when we were there for my wife's choir performance.
A couple of churchy posts recently. I spotted this at St James Church in Muswell Hill when we were there for my wife's choir performance.
World Mission Partners
A couple of churchy posts recently. I spotted this at St James Church in Muswell Hill when we were there for my wife's choir performance.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
World Mission Partners
A couple of churchy posts recently. I spotted this at St James Church in Muswell Hill when we were there for my wife's choir performance.
A couple of churchy posts recently. I spotted this at St James Church in Muswell Hill when we were there for my wife's choir performance.
Currencies of the World
Currencies of the World
Toby spotted this map of currencies and photos from around the world in a Vietnamese restaurant in Porto
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November 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Currencies of the World
Verbatim Books
Ana Letica shared these pix from Verbatim Books in San Diego. They sell maps as well!
Ana Letica shared these pix from Verbatim Books in San Diego. They sell maps as well!
Verbatim Books
Ana Letica shared these pix from Verbatim Books in San Diego. They sell maps as well!
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November 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Verbatim Books
Ana Letica shared these pix from Verbatim Books in San Diego. They sell maps as well!
Ana Letica shared these pix from Verbatim Books in San Diego. They sell maps as well!
Who needs New Zealand?
Obviously not this clock maker who managed to fit everything else in! Via Ken
Obviously not this clock maker who managed to fit everything else in! Via Ken
Who needs New Zealand?
Obviously not this clock maker who managed to fit everything else in! Via Ken
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November 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Who needs New Zealand?
Obviously not this clock maker who managed to fit everything else in! Via Ken
Obviously not this clock maker who managed to fit everything else in! Via Ken
Two Bays
A map of the Two Bays walking trail that came with a pair of Nike running shoes.
A map of the Two Bays walking trail that came with a pair of Nike running shoes.
Two Bays
A map of the Two Bays walking trail that came with a pair of Nike running shoes.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Two Bays
A map of the Two Bays walking trail that came with a pair of Nike running shoes.
A map of the Two Bays walking trail that came with a pair of Nike running shoes.
Akva Vodka
Ken said "It's a brave move to target your product to a niche group but #mapsondrinks sells. If it's got a map on it we'll try it" I am not sure I would buy/try every type of booze with a map, maybe just the whiskies.
Ken said "It's a brave move to target your product to a niche group but #mapsondrinks sells. If it's got a map on it we'll try it" I am not sure I would buy/try every type of booze with a map, maybe just the whiskies.
Akva Vodka
Ken said "It's a brave move to target your product to a niche group but #mapsondrinks sells. If it's got a map on it we'll try it" I am not sure I would buy/try every type of booze with a map, maybe just the whiskies.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Akva Vodka
Ken said "It's a brave move to target your product to a niche group but #mapsondrinks sells. If it's got a map on it we'll try it" I am not sure I would buy/try every type of booze with a map, maybe just the whiskies.
Ken said "It's a brave move to target your product to a niche group but #mapsondrinks sells. If it's got a map on it we'll try it" I am not sure I would buy/try every type of booze with a map, maybe just the whiskies.
Miami Style
Ken must have been visiting Miami
Ken must have been visiting Miami
Miami Style
Ken must have been visiting Miami
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November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Miami Style
Ken must have been visiting Miami
Ken must have been visiting Miami
Llanoaff
Jo said that this is one of his favourite maps, I can see why.
Jo said that this is one of his favourite maps, I can see why.
Llanoaff
Jo said that this is one of his favourite maps, I can see why.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Llanoaff
Jo said that this is one of his favourite maps, I can see why.
Jo said that this is one of his favourite maps, I can see why.
Sargon Eight Railway
Geospatial FM shared this. The Šargan Eight narrow gauge railway. 15.5km of it was restored in 2000 after built 1921, whole route connected Belgrade and Sarajevo
Geospatial FM shared this. The Šargan Eight narrow gauge railway. 15.5km of it was restored in 2000 after built 1921, whole route connected Belgrade and Sarajevo
Sargon Eight Railway
Geospatial FM shared this. The Šargan Eight narrow gauge railway. 15.5km of it was restored in 2000 after built 1921, whole route connected Belgrade and Sarajevo
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November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Sargon Eight Railway
Geospatial FM shared this. The Šargan Eight narrow gauge railway. 15.5km of it was restored in 2000 after built 1921, whole route connected Belgrade and Sarajevo
Geospatial FM shared this. The Šargan Eight narrow gauge railway. 15.5km of it was restored in 2000 after built 1921, whole route connected Belgrade and Sarajevo
We are approaching the festive season when we will bring you the 12 Mappy Days of Christmas but we have a couple of gaps in our program. What have you got threats both mappy and seasonal? Your chance to feature with something like mappery.org/mappy-xmas-3/
Mappy Xmas – Mappery
Sending Seasons Greetings to all of our followers around the world whatever you may be doing today.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We are approaching the festive season when we will bring you the 12 Mappy Days of Christmas but we have a couple of gaps in our program. What have you got threats both mappy and seasonal? Your chance to feature with something like mappery.org/mappy-xmas-3/
Bible Lands
Elizabeth spotted this notice board at the Muswell Hill Methodist Church It doesn't't really show the lands that we know of from the bible?
Elizabeth spotted this notice board at the Muswell Hill Methodist Church It doesn't't really show the lands that we know of from the bible?
Bible Lands
Elizabeth spotted this notice board at the Muswell Hill Methodist Church It doesn't't really show the lands that we know of from the bible?
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November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Bible Lands
Elizabeth spotted this notice board at the Muswell Hill Methodist Church It doesn't't really show the lands that we know of from the bible?
Elizabeth spotted this notice board at the Muswell Hill Methodist Church It doesn't't really show the lands that we know of from the bible?
Europa League Cup
Ken drew my attention to the EUFA logo on the Europa League Cup. I think the purpose was that Arsenal haven't won much in the last 20 years while this year's cup was being held by the Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou who subsequently got sacked (twice within a few months!)
Ken drew my attention to the EUFA logo on the Europa League Cup. I think the purpose was that Arsenal haven't won much in the last 20 years while this year's cup was being held by the Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou who subsequently got sacked (twice within a few months!)
Europa League Cup
Ken drew my attention to the EUFA logo on the Europa League Cup. I think the purpose was that Arsenal haven't won much in the last 20 years while this year's cup was being held by the Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou who subsequently got sacked (twice within a few months!)
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November 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Europa League Cup
Ken drew my attention to the EUFA logo on the Europa League Cup. I think the purpose was that Arsenal haven't won much in the last 20 years while this year's cup was being held by the Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou who subsequently got sacked (twice within a few months!)
Ken drew my attention to the EUFA logo on the Europa League Cup. I think the purpose was that Arsenal haven't won much in the last 20 years while this year's cup was being held by the Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou who subsequently got sacked (twice within a few months!)
Panorama Italia Tapestry
Doug Greenfield spotted this tapestry in Venice airport.
Doug Greenfield spotted this tapestry in Venice airport.
Panorama Italia Tapestry
Doug Greenfield spotted this tapestry in Venice airport.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Panorama Italia Tapestry
Doug Greenfield spotted this tapestry in Venice airport.
Doug Greenfield spotted this tapestry in Venice airport.
Grow Your World
Ken spotted this in a hotel foyer. There should be an eco message here.
Ken spotted this in a hotel foyer. There should be an eco message here.
Grow Your World
Ken spotted this in a hotel foyer. There should be an eco message here.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Grow Your World
Ken spotted this in a hotel foyer. There should be an eco message here.
Ken spotted this in a hotel foyer. There should be an eco message here.
The Mappy Drum
Elizabeth spotted this Happy Drum (correct spelling) in Delhi International Airport - different notes for each continent.
Elizabeth spotted this Happy Drum (correct spelling) in Delhi International Airport - different notes for each continent.
The Mappy Drum
Elizabeth spotted this Happy Drum (correct spelling) in Delhi International Airport - different notes for each continent.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Mappy Drum
Elizabeth spotted this Happy Drum (correct spelling) in Delhi International Airport - different notes for each continent.
Elizabeth spotted this Happy Drum (correct spelling) in Delhi International Airport - different notes for each continent.
Caltrans Remembers
Ken said "For anyone wanting a map to spark a discussion about design decisions I offer this recently seen #mapsinthewild. My opinion... I don't even know where to begin." Is it the cartography or the purpose of the map that is the problem?
Ken said "For anyone wanting a map to spark a discussion about design decisions I offer this recently seen #mapsinthewild. My opinion... I don't even know where to begin." Is it the cartography or the purpose of the map that is the problem?
Caltrans Remembers
Ken said "For anyone wanting a map to spark a discussion about design decisions I offer this recently seen #mapsinthewild. My opinion... I don't even know where to begin." Is it the cartography or the purpose of the map that is the problem?
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November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Caltrans Remembers
Ken said "For anyone wanting a map to spark a discussion about design decisions I offer this recently seen #mapsinthewild. My opinion... I don't even know where to begin." Is it the cartography or the purpose of the map that is the problem?
Ken said "For anyone wanting a map to spark a discussion about design decisions I offer this recently seen #mapsinthewild. My opinion... I don't even know where to begin." Is it the cartography or the purpose of the map that is the problem?
James Nihues Jacket
Ken posing in his James Nihues carto ski jacket
Ken posing in his James Nihues carto ski jacket
James Nihues Jacket
Ken posing in his James Nihues carto ski jacket
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November 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
James Nihues Jacket
Ken posing in his James Nihues carto ski jacket
Ken posing in his James Nihues carto ski jacket