Are there any .Net libraries to include mapping in a WinForms application?

Question

I'm wanting to write a simple WinForms application that will be able to plot several locations on a map. Ideally, the application would embed a map that I can programmatically manipulate, and be able to add locations to the map using postal codes.

Is anyone aware of any free maps I can use within my application, ideally with either a .Net interface or a .Net library that wraps its interface?

Answer 1

The only free map I know of is OpenStreeMaps, the others (Google, Bing) require licensing. There are a couple of related projects on Codeplex.

Answer 2

There are some free maps (with water marks) in the trial version of Global Mapper. Here is some of the free sample data.