How To Create Contours in ArcGIS Pro from LIDAR Data
This ArcGIS Pro tutorial shows how to add LIDAR data from the National Map to ArcGIS Pro and create topography contours.
Open Source GIS and Freeware GIS Applications
There are many open source GIS and web mapping applications to choose from.
Using GIS to Map Fly Fishing Destinations
William Bakemeyer describes how he used QGIS and open source data to create a fly fishing map.
QGIS from a Graduate Student’s Perspective
Kent Campbell writes about how he has come to view the benefits of using QGIS as a graduate student.
Crowdsourcing Archaeological Data with Participatory GIS
People with little or no training in archaeology or geographic computing systems can build GIS data using Humap’s Placemaker.
How to Add Data from ArcGIS Online to QGIS
Adding data from an ArGIS Online Map Service or Feature Service into a QGIS map project is fairly easy and quick in most instances.
How to Add Latitude and Longitude as a CSV File in QGIS
This quick QGIS tutorial takes you through the steps of how to add a CSV file with latitude and longitude coordinates.
How to Use ArcGIS Pro for Supervised Classification
This tutorial is a step-by-step approach for performing supervised classification on Landsat 8 imagery using Remote Sensing and GIS methodologies.
Fluid Earth: Open-source Visualization of Weather and Climate Data
Fluid Earth is a web visualization tool developed by The Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) that enables users to view weather and climate patterns.
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.
Geospatial Tools for Agricultural Water Management
The use of geospatial technologies can help mitigate inefficient use of water and help improve how this precious resource is used in crop production.
How to Create Firefly Cartography with QGIS
Firefly cartography is a cartographic style used to create maps that glow. Learn how to make a firefly map using QGIS.