This attempt at creating a faithful world map took a similar tack to the Sinusoidal by pulling out the edges of the map to mimic a sphere. The Robinson isn’t as extreme, however, taking the form of a ...

A new Google Maps feature predicts how crowded a bus, train or subway is likely to be in more than 200 global cities. But which transit lines are the most crowded of them all?

The world is a lot less stable than the clean, unchanging lines on a world map would suggest. All over the planet there are borders countries cannot agree upon and territories that more than one ...

A hiker and outdoorsman, Mr. Thomas as a child yearned for a world where nature ruled supreme. His map represents the “idealistic planet that I wanted,” Mr. Thomas, 34, said.

See why the world’s best subway lines are destinations unto themselves. These subterranean train rides are packed with striking architecture, historic sites, and surprising views.