International perspectives on maps and the internet

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The introduction highlights the evolution of Internet cartography since the launch of the Mosaic browser in 1993, which enabled the first web map transmission. Initially overlooked, this development has led to a remarkable transformation in how maps are created and shared. The transition from static paper maps to dynamic, interactive digital maps has revolutionized the dissemination of spatial information. Today, millions of maps are generated by servers every hour, making the Internet the go-to resource for locating and learning about places. This shift has established the World Wide Web as the primary medium for accessing geospatial information, fundamentally changing our interaction with maps and their role in our daily lives.