MarPlot is a FreeAsInBeer GIS software provided by the US EPA and the US Census Bureau.
- To get Marplot
- http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/cameo/marplot.htm
- To get Maps for your area
- http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/cameo/marmaps/
It's available for both Windows and MacOs. It is not as full featured as a professional GIS solution (ArcInfo), but if you want a simple street map, it's better than MapQuest because:
- It doesn't require an internet connection.
- Output is more flexibile.