How to Change the Projection of a Shapefile Using QGIS
If you know the starting coordinate system or projection of your shapefile, you can quickly export the data into another coordinate or projections system using QGIS.
Searchable Database of Coordinate Systems
If you need a consolidated place to search for coordinate systems, EPSG.io is a place to start. The open source web-service was launch this past … Read more
Geographic Coordinate System
Map projections allow us to convert from sphere to planar (flat) representation. Geographic coordinate systems allow for the measurements of distances and to determine direction. … Read more
Map Projections and Coordinate Systems
What are Map Projections? The shape of the earth is roughly spherical wheres as maps are two dimensional. Map projection is a set of … Read more
What is the Public Land Survey and Why Do We Still Use It?
Have you ever wondered why on legal documents your house is not listed with your address but rather by parcel location? If you have ever … Read more