The ability to create a potential geographic scrapbook could add a new dimension to the popularity of genealogical research.
Maps and Cartography
Mapping Urban Trees Using Google Street View imagery
A project by the MIT Senseable City Lab, dubbed Treepedia, has mapped the amount of trees that were growing in major urban areas.
7 Nifty Gift Ideas for the GIS Person in Your Life
Whether you are looking for gifts for Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or just looking for a special gift for any time of the year, here are some gift ideas for a range of budgets. From silly to serious, find the perfect GIS gift idea on this list.
Call for Map Submissions for Water Themed Atlas
Guerrilla Cartography is seeking maps for its upcoming Water: An Atlas project. Submission deadline is October 31, 2016.
New Edition of Making Maps
The new edition of “Making Maps” contains over 40 pages of new content, over 35 new maps, and updated and expanded discussions on a variety of topics including when mapping is inappropriate, time and mapping, and geodata locational services and privacy.
GIS and Modern Research from Historical Maps
While GIS offers a way to digitize detailed historical records and maps, it can also provide a new way to understand history and trends over time.
Using Maps to Share Information in a Visual and Engaging Way
What does a more global economic strategy mean in the world of GIS? It all relates back to one simple thing: maps can be used to share information in a visual and engaging way.
After the Map GIS Data Available for Downloading
A bonus to the book, After the Map, is the companion site, www.afterthemap.info which offers access to all of the imagery, spreadsheets, and GIS data used in the book.
India Preparing Law to Fine Cartographers Up To $15 Million For Making Maps Not To Its Liking
India has drafted a law that would require mapmakers to depict India in a very specific way or face a possible monetary fine and imprisonment.
Mapping Outreach Services for Those in Need
A GIS student at the University of Kentucky has created a prototype for a location-based app that serves primarily women who are seeking local services. Summary by Christina DeBlasio
Color Maps to Your Heart’s Content With this City Maps Coloring Book
City Maps: A coloring book for adults is a 94-page book containing 44 maps covering cities from around the world.
New Edition of Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users
The second edition of Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users is now available from Esri Press.