Tools for Better Online Submissions 3-Maps

In part 3 of this  focus on tools for students to use to generate better products in electronic format for their work submissions I am focusing on maps. With each tool I graded on 3 points you can use when you evaluate it
1) is it easy to use?
2)does it allow students to showcase all types of information?
3)educationally appropriate material or uncontrolled?

Google Earth http://www.google.com/earth/index.html

OK who doesn't love this?  as a viewing tool.  However as a building tool for maps of student design it lacks simplicity.  Also its a download rather than in browser.  You can preload KMZ files but be aware that they are user created and pretty uncontrolled.
Grades 1)B 2)A 3)C

Google Map Maker http://www.google.com/mapmaker
This allows students to be cartographers filling in the blanks on google maps.  It's very cool and students can print or send you a link.  Caviat, students really must be taught what is safe to share via internet, because all placemarks are 100% public view.
Grades 1)B 2)A 3)C

Do it Yourself State Maps http://monarch.tamu.edu/~maps2/
Kinda my favorite for simple stuff.  Students create a color coded map which can be an individual state broken down by county, or the entire US broken down by state.  Great for placing in presentations.  Students can create a series of maps and place them in a slideshow to show things like: the progression of a disease, the colonization of the US, species ranges, democrat vs republican.  Really simple, NSTASciLink choice
Grades 1) A 2) B 3) A

iMap online-interactive Map Builder http://www.imapbuilder.com/interactive-map-online/
Wow, imagine the simple map above, in the DIY map maker.  Now add flash rollover with popup/call-out details, spin-able and manipulation and can include imagery not just color and there you have iMap.  Runs via wizard online, can also be purchased and installed.  This is my winner for the most that you can do in the simplest format.
Grades 1) A 2)A 3) B