How to create an online map with a non-Mercator Projection: Part 2

In the first part of this article we created a WMS server of basemaps using an unconventional map projection (the Mollweide projection). In this second part, we shall implement the client side of the project, creating a working application that will plot user data on the basemaps.

How to create an online map with a non-Mercator Projection: Part 1

Previous articles in this series, discussed different coordinate systems and map projections available, and why different systems suit different applications (Part 1, 2). This was followed by a look at geostatistical and thematic maps where data areas and data densities are important (Part 1, 2, 3). Virtually all online map applications use the Mercator projection. ...