Ground-level photographs have great value to demonstrate landscape change from a human eye-level perspective.
November, 2018
GIS Learning
How to Make a Tile Grid Map Using Google Sheets
This tutorial provides instructions on how to create a tile grid map using Google Sheets.
GIS Data
Latest TIGER GIS Data Released
An acronym for Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system (TIGER) data, the annual release of GIS data contains public domain data covering administrative and physical features such as roads, boundaries, and hydrological features.
GIS Learning
GIS and Cartography Quotes
Growing collection of interesting and notable quotes relating to GIS, cartography, maps, and geography.
GIS Learning
Geospatial Data Act Passes With Industry Support
The Act was passed by both chambers on October 3 and on October 5, 2018, the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA) was signed into law by the President as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 302) Subtitle F of Title VII.
GIS Learning
QGIS Map Design, 2nd Edition
Updated to be used with QGIS 3.4, the second edition of QGIS Map Design is now available in its final version.
GIS Software
How to Change the Label Language When Using Natural Earth’s Quick Start QGIS Files
One quirk with the version 3 of the Natural Earth quick start kit .qgs file is that when you load it in to a session of QGIS, it can display labels in a language you weren’t expecting.
Maps and Cartography
How Does GPS Technology Affect Our Understanding of Place?
How is an over reliance on GPS technology affecting our understanding and experience of place? This question has been a focus by some recent research.
Spatial Analysis
Mapping the Progression of Invasive Species with Crowdsourced Data
Researchers have mapped out approximate 48,510 harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) sightings – all obtained through participation of the public – over the course of a decade.