This blog reached its 10 millionth hit last Tuesday. That is amazing. I’m speechless. Well, almost:
Thanks to all visitors, casual and regular, for helping Strange Maps reach that incredible number! I am honoured by the continuing interest in the blog. Should you wish to express your appreciation for this blog, please consider Supporting Strange Maps via the link in the right hand column.
Your comments and map suggestions are as appreciated as ever, but due to increasing volume I haven’t been able to reply to all incoming mail — for which I beg your understanding. A quick word about the Atlas of Strange Maps: the manuscript is at the publisher’s, and production is proceeding as planned. The book should be available in the second half of the New Year.
I will be posting a celebratory batch of maps in a few minutes’ time, one for each million. And after that, I think I might see about that can of beer left in the fridge. Then I’ll be off to bed. Here’s to you all, cheers and goodnight!

cheers for a great blog! that beer is well-earned.
Comment by M2 — December 11, 2008 @ 2:21 am
Just stumbled upon you. Congrats on 10 million and simple congratulations on such an amazing site. Bravo !!!!
Comment by nellibell49 — December 11, 2008 @ 2:22 am
Great blog, check it daily and send on to friends!
Comment by Dean Giles — December 11, 2008 @ 2:28 am
I’ve been following this site for a long time now. Congratulations on all your success!
Comment by Vendo Thefastlane — December 11, 2008 @ 3:07 am
Congrats! I really enjoy this blog and appreciate how much work you put into it.
Comment by Robin — December 11, 2008 @ 7:12 am
can’t wait for the Atlas!
Comment by .mau. — December 11, 2008 @ 8:42 am
You’re welcome!
Really, thank you for all this beautiful maps.
Bye!
Comment by Heike — December 11, 2008 @ 9:11 am
This is always a fun blog to read. Keep it up, and here’s to another 10 million.
Comment by boznia — December 11, 2008 @ 9:37 am
well done.
what’s with the RSS feed though? I got nothing new for ages, then today 12 new ones all at once?
(using google reader)
Comment by botogol — December 11, 2008 @ 10:00 am
It’s not you who has to thank to the visitors, it’s us who have to thank you for this great website.
There are only two blogs I visit reguarlly. This one is really a pleasure to read!
Comment by Lars — December 11, 2008 @ 10:29 am
Congrats! You have a great blog.
Comment by Padraic — December 11, 2008 @ 12:14 pm
This is my favorite blog. I have reccomended several posts to friends and family.
CONGRATULATIONS from La Paz, Bolivia.
Comment by ernemartinez — December 11, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
Whoo! Congrats!
Thanks for all the work!
Comment by AmbroseKalifornia — December 11, 2008 @ 4:01 pm
an atlas? no way! can’t wait!
keep it up and cheers from germany!
Comment by ben — December 11, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
I love your blog! It is nice to see someone share my passion for maps. Keep up the great work!
Comment by missy — December 12, 2008 @ 8:44 am
Definitely my favourite blog. Congrats and keep it alive!
Comment by Javi — December 12, 2008 @ 1:02 pm
Cheers for your RSS!
Happy 10M hits!
Comment by Fernando — December 12, 2008 @ 5:52 pm
Congratulations on a wonderful site! There’s nothing in the world like a good map–many thanks for finding so many!
Comment by Fencing Bear — December 13, 2008 @ 1:44 am
your blog is wonderful and i congratulate you on its success (though i am not very surprised).
what’s this you say about a real-live (so to speak) atlas? i know how i’m starting my 2009 christmakah list!
Comment by skylark — December 16, 2008 @ 8:03 pm
Your work is extraordinary
Comment by Alejandro Rozitchner — December 16, 2008 @ 11:09 pm
Thank you for this great collection. Here’s something you might want to add:
The Surveillance Map of the World – http://www.vimeo.com/2551675
Comment by helga — December 17, 2008 @ 4:00 pm
thanks for a great site!
Comment by yorkmapper — December 24, 2008 @ 6:11 pm
Can’t believe my luck. The only three blogs I really read are going on paper. BibliOdyssey’s is already out, BLDGBLOG’s will be soon and now this Atlas.. wow!
Congratulations and thank you for not succumbing to everyone who wants to exploit yours success. Reading an advertisements free web site is really refreshing!
Comment by Rok — December 26, 2008 @ 9:45 am
Oh .. relatively free as I have just noticed. But still – the main page is ads free which is a worthy achievement with all the temptation..
Keep up the good work!
Comment by Rok — December 26, 2008 @ 9:49 am
I am so going to buy that book if I can afford it. Be sure to put some interesting bits of text in there as well, just like on the blog!
Comment by Watson Waterstone — December 31, 2008 @ 11:57 am
wow, congrats for that millions of hits. i kinda love your blog too =)
Comment by diya — January 3, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
Vielen Dank
Comment by moon — July 3, 2009 @ 5:32 am
Muchas gracias
Comment by sun — July 4, 2009 @ 7:59 am