How to Import an Esri Layer Package in QGIS
While QGIS cannot directly read an Esri layer package, there is a simple technique to unpack the file and import it into this GIS software.
Caitlin Dempsey
GIS and Map Contests Roundup
Current map and GIS related competitions listed in order of the competition deadline.
GIS Day and PostGIS Day Are Coming Up
November 18, 2020 marks the 21st anniversary of GIS Day. The following day is PostGIS Day.
Making Joy Plots with GIS
Joy plots is a cartographically creative way to show topography on a map. Learn how to create joy plots using GIS.
USGS Releases Two Decades of Land Cover Change for the Contiguous United States
The USGS has updated land cover maps for the conterminous United States, which show how the country’s landscapes have changed over the last 18 years.
Terrestrial Ecoregions GIS Data
The terrestrial ecoregions dataset is available both in shapefile format and as a Google Engine dataset.
Types of GIS Data Explored: Vector and Raster
This article discussions different types of GIS data in both vector and raster formats.
What is GIS?
GIS is a technological field that incorporates geographical features with tabular data in order to map, analyze, and assess real-world problems.
GIS Data for California Public Schools
California School Campus Database (CSCD) offers a GIS dataset that contains all of the public school locations from K-12 grades for California.