StoryMapJS: A Guide to Map-Based Storytelling
Introduction When telling stories tied to place — historical journeys, exploration records, cultural heritage distributions — map-based storytelling is remarkably effective. By sequentially tracing points on a map while displaying text and images at each location, readers can immerse themselves in the narrative while understanding its spatial context. StoryMapJS is a map-based storytelling tool developed by the Knight Lab at Northwestern University. Using a slide-based interface, you can create interactive narratives that journey through points on a map. It is licensed under MPL-2.0 and free to use. ...