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Lines Changing on a Map

dustin — 2010-11-16T00:09:06-05:00

Watch the changing borders of Europe:

Straatview

chrisdye — 2010-05-04T00:23:46-04:00

I previously wrote about Baarle-Hertog/Baarle-Nassau, a tiny town in Holland with a few dozen parcels of land belonging to Belgium. International borders run haphazardly through the town, dividing streets and buildings, like so:

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Well, it seems that Google maps has Streetviewed all of Holland and none of Belgium, resulting in Streetview stopping and starting at near-random intervals through Baarle-Nassau. My favourite part is that some of the Belgian parts have little parts inside them that belong to Holland. These tiny strips of Dutch land, some no bigger than a front yard, are streetviewed, while the Belgian parts are all cut off.

Road Map

vinny9 — 2010-04-21T01:01:08-04:00

Map of USA generated purely by mapping the roads

Battle of maps

dye! — 2009-04-20T07:47:40-04:00

Can anyone do better?

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Grotere kaart weergeven

2008 Lux Awards

dustin — 2008-10-23T16:41:39-04:00

The Luxtoberfest 2008 award ceremonies are being held inside online Lux Delux on Sunday at 1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern / 8 PM UK / 9 PM Europe time.

All Luxers are eligible to vote for the best map of the year. Please vote now!

2,348 A.E. - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-10-06T16:19:20-04:00

The year is 2,348 A.E. (A.E. � After Earth) OR 12,349 C.E. and Earth has been rendered uninhabitable—forcing humanity into the Galaxy. The forces of New Earth fight for order, while the many crime lords hope to destroy it. It is a turbulent place, filled with thieves, mercs, warlords and those ... [read more...]

2,348 A.E. was created by Xeros Armera. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Nevada - Alien Assault - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-10-01T02:45:15-04:00

Rules:
-The Air Force Bases & Phase Canon can attack any UFO hull, but the hulls cannot attack back.

-Capturing the 2 secret air force bases will incur a penalty

-UFO cockpits control the laser beams, which can attack all areas within the target continent. In other w... [read more...]

Nevada - Alien Assault was created by Mark Bauer & Drifter. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Dymaxion - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-09-22T16:34:44-04:00

One small world. One big island.

Countries are connected if adjacent or linked by a dotted line. The "N.W. African Coast" and "E. Brazil" are connected; as well as the "W. Australian Claim" and "New Zealand".

Map based on Dymaxion map projection.
(Compass design has ... [read more...]

Dymaxion was created by yi3artist. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

New Hampshire - The Last First Primary - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-09-16T16:03:43-04:00

The front-runner for the nomination of the President of the United States misinterpreted the media's definition of a "battleground" state. Taking the term literally, the candidate brought his own private army to New Hampshire assuming that it must be conquered by force in order to win the election... [read more...]

New Hampshire - The Last First Primary was created by Mark Bauer. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

North Carolina - Tuscarora War - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-09-04T23:33:13-04:00

The year is 1711, for decades the European colonists have lived in relative peace with their native neighbors. However more and more colonists arrive everyday, straining the already tense situation. The most powerful tribe in the region is the Tuscarora tribe. The Upper faction of the tribe, led by... [read more...]

North Carolina - Tuscarora War was created by Mark Bauer. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Teleport - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-08-18T14:44:16-04:00

Okay, here's how it works. Each "platform" is made up seven chunks and is worth ten bonus armies for controlling it. At the center of each platform is a "teleporter". A "teleporter" can attack any other "teleporter" and may also attack (one-way only) the outer-ring of any "platform" except for t... [read more...]

Teleport was created by Patrick Cummings. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Hand Island - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-08-12T19:34:47-04:00

It is the 16th century and the kingdom of England starts to miss some crucial natural resource to meet its needs.

The king decides to send a naval fleet in order to discover other territories to fill their lack of resource.

The fleet discovers an island which abounds in ... [read more...]

Hand Island was created by Eric Labadie. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

South Carolina - Revolution - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-08-05T20:05:21-04:00

It is August 1780; the American situation in South Carolina is bleak. The continental Army under general Gates has suffered a devastating defeat at Camden leaving the American army in shatters. Now, the only Patriot forces left are scattered bands of militia. General Clinton seizes this opportunity... [read more...]

South Carolina - Revolution was created by Mark Bauer. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Prussia - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-07-28T14:38:55-04:00

Prussia at the beginning of the 20th century

Prussia was created by Lupus ferox. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Maryland - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-07-22T05:03:19-04:00

My first map. Thank you all in the MapLAB for helping me get jump started. Roughly 40 hours has been put into this project. Cheesy Dialogue in the Background, but hey, this map will provide a lot of well-thought out strategy. Recommended settings: 5-10% 4 5 6 24 seconds.
Thinnest borders... [read more...]

Maryland was created by War_Lord. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

South Africa War - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-07-14T14:24:54-04:00

Conquer the Southern tip of Africa

South Africa War was created by Robin Tronson. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Devil's Brigade - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-07-10T01:44:20-04:00

By the time the FSSF arrived in Italy, the Allies had tried many times to remove the German army from its entrenched positions along what was known as the Camino massif. The positions held by the Axis forces blocked the only clear path to Rome sizeable enough to move an army. The Allies' plan was t... [read more...]

Devil's Brigade was created by Devil's Brigade TV. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Connecticut under Siege - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-06-30T03:28:00-04:00

The American Pirates have began a small war in Connecticut. See if you can turn back the invasion.

Pirate ships compliments of Mark Bauer's web site.

Connecticut under Siege was created by Shane Hunter. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Utah Wars - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-06-24T16:24:34-04:00

The Mormons, having finally escaped persecution, settled in the dry and arid regions of the American Southwest. As their numbers grew, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints pushed for the formation of their very own State, Deseret. This brought them back into conflict with the US government... [read more...]

Utah Wars was created by Mark Bauer. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Luxtopia - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-06-17T19:45:14-04:00

Luxtopia

Normally a peaceful land, Luxtopia has thrived under Lord Quasar. But unrest is brewing in the countryside.

Find your home in Luxtopia - whether it be one of the churches, a local landmark or even in Noob Village and DEFEND YOUR TURF.

Be careful, game... [read more...]

Luxtopia was created by RandomGuy. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Castle Lux MP - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-06-09T18:25:03-04:00

A Castle Lux optimized for quicker multi-player games.

Rules:
- Beware of the troll on the bridge, he'll devour 2 of your soldiers for crossing!
- Any area touching a castle wall can attack that wall.

Story:
After the IV Luxdom War of 1224 the countryside was gripped by a devastating ice age. Luxtopians were forced to retreat into the extensive caves under the North Shore Mountains as bitter cold laid waste to all of Luxdom... [read more...]

Castle Lux MP was created by Sillysoft Games. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Empire State - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-06-04T15:37:15-04:00

Welcome to New York. We wish your stay be a joyful one. Take your time to visit our wonderful national monuments such as the Statue of Liberty as well as all our sightseeing places such as NYC, Niagara Falls and many more. During your stay please remember to buy souvenirs for yourselves and all your loved ones... [read more...]

Empire State was created by Enokrad. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Vermont - Independence - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-06-01T21:14:18-04:00

Since the end of the Indian War with France both New York and New Hampshire laid claim to the region west of the Connecticut River. New York, a very powerful province, was given rights to the area by King George III. However, New Hampshire did not listen and issued a series of land grants to native... [read more...]

Vermont - Independence was created by Mark Bauer. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

The Dark Ages - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-05-25T18:32:39-04:00

THE DARK AGES

32 Continents, 58 Cities, 119 Countries

"My fate is to live among varied and confusing storms. But for you perhaps, if as I hope and wish you will live long after me, there will follow a better age. When the darkness has been dispersed, our descendants can come again... [read more...]

The Dark Ages was created by SunTzu. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Africa 1660 - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-05-12T23:45:13-04:00

Play Lux on a map of ancient Africa

Africa 1660 was created by Lupus ferox. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Stargate - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-05-06T19:42:59-04:00

The six races Earth, Goa'uld, Tollan, Ancient, Tok'ra and the Asgard battle it out using the gate network to assault enemy planets

Stargate was created by Dave Beer. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

DC Politics - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-04-30T18:14:29-04:00

DC Politics
The fight for Washington DC
You can travel between any subway station to another
You can attack any non-income territory on the map through the airport.
Try not to get lost on the streets of Washington... [read more...]

DC Politics was created by Enokrad. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

West Virginia - Civil War - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-04-22T10:50:11-04:00

The year is 1861; the assault on Fort Sumter has caused President Lincoln to call for volunteers to put down the southern insurrection. In the wake of this action the Virginia legislator voted to secede from the Union and take up arms against the invading Union army. However, not all Virginians sympathized... [read more...]

West Virginia - Civil War was created by Mark Bauer. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Rapa Nui - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-04-14T16:08:55-04:00

During centuries native aborigines of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) have been target of colonists from Europe, US and in the end from Chile.

The island is famous for its giant monolithic human figures (Moai)carved from rocks mostly between 1250 and 1500 CE... [read more...]

Rapa Nui was created by illusionlost. It's the Lux Map of the Week.

Wisconsin - Cheese Heads - Lux Map of the Week

dustin — 2008-04-07T21:44:46-04:00

Big Cheese's latest attempt at consolidating power was courageously blocked by the United Soy Producers Union. Furious, the coalition of Cheese manufacturers put the lactose contingency into effect. A plan that bears striking similarities to the lysine contingency put forth by John Hammond in the... [read more...]

Wisconsin - Cheese Heads was created by Mark Bauer. It's the Lux Map of the Week.