Caitlin Dempsey
Where to Find Tectonic Plate GIS Data
There are a few sources of freely available tectonic plate data available in various GIS data formats.
Understanding Map Scale
Scale is the relationship that the depicted feature on map has to its actual size in the real word.
Types of GIS Data Explored: Vector and Raster
This article discussions different types of GIS data in both vector and raster formats.
Heat Maps in GIS
Heat mapping, from a GIS perspective, is a method of showing the geographic clustering of a phenomenon.
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.
What is the Difference Between GIS and Geospatial?
There are differences in what the terms GIS and geospatial mean.
The Map Myth of Here Be Dragons
What lies at the edge of the known world? Cartographers had different ways of showing the unknown.
Notable Cartographers and Their Maps
Cartography is the art and science of map making. Being a cartographer requires attention to detail, a talent for visualizing data, and a comprehensive knowledge … Read more
GIS and Map Contests
Current map and GIS related competitions listed in order of the competition deadline.
