What do crime statistics, caravans, the Divinci Code, hotdog stands, and veggie restaraunts all have in common? Yep, they’ve all been plotted, usefully and otherwise, on google maps. GoogleMapsMania is a great place to look if you’re just discovering the world of mash-ups. In particular, there’s a three part series (I’ve only been able to find part two so far) on how news organisations are using google maps mashups.