MapQuest Unveils New Site Design

Posted on October 22, 1998

GeoSystems Global Corporation has revamped its MapQuest website for improved ease of use and added functionality. MapQuest is a popular consumer and business interactive mapping service on the Internet. Its new interface is centered by a compass rose that will guide users through its multiple services.

MapQuest is now organized to allow visitors to choose between maps, driving directions, trip planning, membership information and the new MapQuest MapStore. Visitors to MapQuest MapStore can purchase from a selection of more than 60,000 map titles, including National Geographic maps and road atlases. One point on the compass leads into a Products and Services section, with information on the business solutions MapQuest offers to map-enable other companies' websites and applications.

MapQuest's door-to-door driving directions have been improved. Visitors to MapQuest can now generate detailed driving directions between any two USA addresses. Users can also employ the new "Quick Maps" feature to generate a city map of their choice from 21 United States or 24 International cities.

"Many of MapQuest's functions are more tightly integrated to the interface," said Killick. "Strong features of the site, such as TravelPlan USA, are more visible to MapQuest visitors. With TravelPlan USA, travelers can utilize content from Mobil Travel Guide to gather information about destinations, lodging, dining, entertainment and weather for locations all over the country while planning an itinerary."