(last updated 2012-09-23)

Resource Identifier (RI) Scheme name: maps 
Status: provisional

Scheme syntax:
   maps:q=<physical location>

Scheme semantics:
   "map links"

Encoding considerations:
   Unknown, use with care.

Applications/protocols that use this scheme name:
   Some mobile web browsers will launch a dedicated mapping application. See also "geo:" (RFC 5870)
   Safari is one app that uses this scheme name.

Interoperability considerations:
   Unknown, use with care.
   May be unsuitable for open use on the public internet.
Security considerations:
   Unknown, use with care.
Contact:
   Registering party: Dave Thaler <dthaler&microsoft.com>
   Scheme creator: Apple
Author/Change controller:
   Either the registering party or someone who is verified to represent
   the scheme creator.  See previous answer.
References:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10769631/is-there-a-map-uri-prefix-to-launch-map-application-like-mailto-or-tel 
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?ref=SERP&br=ro&mkt=en-US&dl=en&lp=ZH-CHT_EN&a=http%3a%2f%2fpeko.idv.tw%2farchives%2f2011%2f04%2f20%2f784%2f 

(file created 2012-09-23)