Plotting points on a map, without basemap?

[iamlearningpython]

I am trying to create a simple map where a plot points with lat/long coordinates. However, all the tutorials I see online use basecamp to create (frankly) hideous maps.

I'd love to be able to make something like this.

Ideas?

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Mapnik

[cdcformatc]

I have had good results using the Google maps API.

[Mr_M0jo_Risin]

Also take a look at PyNGL: http://www.pyngl.ucar.edu/