How it works

Three steps to a map.

Type a question in plain English. We pick the right data, render the right map, and tell you what we found.

STEP 01

Ask in plain English

Type any question about a place, a population, a hazard, or a pattern. Real questions: 'Where do people live in Nevada?' or 'Wildfire risk in the Sierra.' We don't need keywords.

STEP 02

We pick the data

An agent picks the right dataset for your question from live public data — you see the reasoning live.

STEP 03

A real map answers

MapLibre + deck.gl renders the result on a 3D globe with proper choropleth ramps, legends, and source citations. Every map is shareable and editable.

Try these questions.

Frequently asked.

What is ShowMeOnMap?

ShowMeOnMap is an AI-powered web application that converts natural-language questions about geographic data into interactive 3D maps. You describe what you want to see — for example "wildfire risk in California" or "population density across the US" — and ShowMeOnMap selects the right dataset, renders it with cartographically correct ramps and legends, and cites the source.

Is ShowMeOnMap the same as ShowMe Maps (showme.world)?

No. ShowMeOnMap (showmeonmap.com) is a separate, unaffiliated product from "ShowMe Maps" (showme.world) — they do not share ownership, pricing, or features. ShowMeOnMap is an AI-powered data-visualization tool: you type a plain-English question and it renders the answer as a choropleth, hazard, or thematic map from live public datasets. It is not a pin-dropping, custom-marker, or location-listing map builder.

How much does ShowMeOnMap cost?

ShowMeOnMap uses a one-time prepaid credit model. There are no subscriptions and no recurring charges. The three packs are Starter ($5 USD for 100 credits), Explorer ($15 for 350 credits, 14% off per credit), and Pro ($50 for 1,500 credits, 33% off per credit). A standard query costs 1 credit; an agent query costs 3. Credits never expire.

What data sources does ShowMeOnMap use?

ShowMeOnMap consumes data live from authoritative public datasets at query time and never fabricates or pre-loads statistical values. Every map cites the specific dataset it drew from, so you always know the provenance of what you are seeing.

Can I export the underlying data?

Yes. Every map exposes its underlying GeoJSON and a CSV export of the values driving the visualization. The export bundles include the source citation and the query parameters so the data is reproducible outside ShowMeOnMap.

Is the data real-time?

It depends on the dataset. For real-time feeds (active wildfires, earthquakes, weather radar, power-grid prices), ShowMeOnMap fetches the latest available data on every query. For statistical datasets with established release cadences, it uses the most recent published vintage and labels the year on the map.

What is the difference between a standard query and an agent query?

A standard query is a single AI call that returns a finished map and costs 1 credit. An agent query runs a multi-turn tool-use loop with spatial analysis capabilities — useful for satellite-imagery composition, site-selection studies, and open-data discovery — and costs 3 credits. Most queries are standard; agent mode is opt-in.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. If a query fails on ShowMeOnMap’s side, the credit is automatically refunded to your balance. Unused credit balances are also refundable per the published refund policy.

Can I share my maps?

Yes. Every map has a stable share URL that captures the full visualization state — basemap, layers, camera, filters — so the recipient sees exactly what you saw. Community-published maps live at /discover; your private bookmarks live at /atlas.

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