About Interactive Maps
Anyone can use geographic information systems (GIS) to create maps and use them to make better decisions. Interactive maps are nothing new to GIS users but are becoming more and more popular. More than a pretty picture, interactive maps have two advantages over traditional paper maps-access to the most up-to-date information and specialised tools for retrieving information.
Interactive maps provide new opportunities for distributing information within an organisation or to the public via the Internet. Here are just some of the ways you can use interactive maps.