Consumer mashups are quickly maneuvering their way into every avenue of business. With many web applications now publishing APIs, web and software developers are easily able to integrate information in convenient formats for consumers. There are a growing number of consumer mashupsintegrating Google Maps. In fact, this is becoming quite popular as it is a highly effective method for integrating data, graphical information, and geo-based data.

Here are a number of consumer mashups you may find interesting:

BotoMap - A Google Map based, free local comparison-shopping site

Mapness " Mapness - An online travel journal that interfaces with Google Maps to show where you’ve been.

Perfect Escapes "Perfect Escapes - A travel search engine that features a click-through Google Maps search interface.

HealthMap " HealthMap - Map of disease cases worldwide, including rabies, salmonella, and more.

The World’s Most Polluted Cities " The World’s Most Polluted Cities - A map with geotagged photos of polluted cities all over the world (though mostly in Asia).

MailboxMap " MailboxMap - Find a USPS or UPS mailbox anywhere in the country.

DaylightMap.com " DaylightMap.com - A map of where daylight currently is on earth as well as the lights appearing on the night side.

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