Mapping with Drupal

Build beautiful interactive maps on your Drupal website, and tell engaging visual stories with your data. This concise guide shows you how to create custom geographical maps from top to bottom, using Drupal 7 tools and out-of-the-box modules. Youll learn how mapping works in Drupal, with examples on how to use intuitive interfaces to map local events, businesses, groups, and other custom data.Although building maps with Drupal can be tricky, this book helps you navigate the systems complexities for creating sophisticated maps that match your site design. Get the knowledge and tools you need to build useful maps with Drupal today.Get up to speed on map projections, the ethics of making maps, and the challenges of building them onlineLearn how spatial data is stored, input by users, manipulated, and queriedUse the OpenLayers or GMap modules to display maps with lists, tables, and data feedsCreate rich, custom interactions by applying geolocationCustomize your maps look and feel with personalized markers, map tiles, and map popupsBuild modules that add imaginative and engaging interactions