Journal57 is a web directory modelled on the working principle of a gazetteer: record what exists, describe it accurately, and organise it so the reader can find it. The name comes from the tradition of numbering field journals by survey sequence — a practice that values consistent method over editorial flair. There are no algorithms deciding what you see first. Entries appear in the order they were submitted and cleared review. The directory spans 22 subject territories, from specialist professional sectors to the broad Miscellany section that accommodates sites resisting neat classification. In total, 833 indexed entries are on file. Each was submitted through the open form, reviewed by a human editor, and assigned to the section where it fits. The index does not rank by popularity, domain authority, or any proprietary signal. Position in a section reflects submission sequence, not a judgement of relative merit. Submitting your own site is straightforward and free. Open the Add a Site form, enter your URL, choose the territory that fits, and submit. An editor will review the entry, pull a brief description if one is not supplied, and add it to the index. Journal57 does not charge listing fees. The index is more useful when it contains more legitimate entries, so there is no incentive to restrict access. The broader purpose of Journal57 is to serve as a calm, reliable reference alongside the noise of search. A gazetteer does not compete with a search engine any more than an atlas competes with a road map — they answer different questions at different scales. When you want to survey a territory before drilling into it, a methodical index like this is the right tool. Journal57 is that tool for the open web.