About SimpleMapLab
SimpleMapLab is a free geographic tools website. We build interactive map tools and printable blank maps that anyone can use — teachers, small business owners, students, data analysts, travelers, and developers. No account, no subscription, no API key.
What we offer
The site has two sections:
- 18 interactive map tools — covering location detection (county finder, city finder), measurement ( drive time maps, radius circles, distance calculator), geographic data (ZIP code search, population radius), and reference ( elevation, time zones, coordinates).
- 110+ printable blank maps — US states, continents, and countries. Each available in 4 variants (blank, labeled, colored, with cities) and 3 formats (SVG, PNG, PDF). Public domain — free for commercial use.
Our mission
Geographic data should be accessible to everyone. The underlying data — OpenStreetMap, the US Census Bureau, Natural Earth — is public domain. We add a clean, fast interface on top and make it available for free. The site is sustained by display advertising.
Technology
All tools run client-side in your browser. There is no backend server processing your data.
- Map rendering: MapLibre GL JS with OpenFreeMap tiles (no API key)
- Geocoding: Photon (autocomplete) + Nominatim (reverse)
- Routing: Valhalla via FOSSGIS (drive time isochrones)
- US data: US Census Bureau ACS via SimpleMaps
- Elevation: Copernicus 30m DEM via Open-Meteo
- Blank maps: Natural Earth + US Atlas rendered with D3.js
- Framework: Next.js 15, hosted on Vercel
For full details on how we calculate distances, areas, and drive times, see our Methodology page.
Privacy
We do not store your location data. GPS coordinates and search queries are processed in your browser or sent directly to open-source services (Photon, Nominatim, Valhalla). We do not track, log, or share your position. See our full Privacy Policy.
Contact
Questions, feedback, or data corrections? Visit our Contact page.