Abstract: Providing interactive map information may include providing access to an interactive aerial map via a communication network. The interactive map may comprise multiple images including satellite images, aerial photographs, rasterized vector maps, or any combination of satellite images, aerial photographs, and rasterized vector maps. The multiple images may be configured to allow users to zoom from a large geographical area on the map to a smaller geographical area on the map. The interactive map may also comprise at least one data overlay that includes indications of commercial points of interest. An advertisement fee may be charged in association with providing the data overlay. In addition or as an alternative to providing the overlay including indications of commercial points of interest, an overlay relating to real estate may be provided. This overlay may include segments shaded using gradations of shading, which provide statistical or quantitative meaning.

Abstract: Providing access to a map via a communication network may include providing multiple map images. The images may be configured (e.g., using map tiles and mathematical projections) to allow the user to zoom in from a large geographical area on the map to a smaller geographical area on the map. At least one data overlay showing information about points of interest may be displayable on the map. Information relating to use of the provided maps may be collected, such as contact information for at least one user of the map and information associated with at least one item or area from the map that is of interest to the user. Based on the collected information, a lead or set of leads may be established for use by at least one provider of products or services.

Abstract: Providing access to a map via a communication network may include providing multiple images including satellite images, aerial photographs, rasterized maps, or any combination of satellite images, aerial photographs, and rasterized maps. The images may be configured to allow the user to zoom in from a large geographical area on the map to a smaller geographical area on the map. At least one data overlay, for example, showing current or near current real estate information, may be displayable on the interactive map. Information relating to use, display, or access of the provided maps may be collected, such as contact information for at least one user of the map and information associated with at least one item or area from the map that is of interest to the user. Based on the collected information, a lead or set of leads may be established for use by at least one service provider, such as a provider of real estate services or associated services.