Father of GIS

Spatial Analysis

Roger Tomlinson. Archival Photograph from the Tomlinson Collection, Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress.

Who is the Father of GIS?

December 17, 2015By Caitlin DempseySpatial Analysis

Roger Tomlinson coined the term “geographic information systems” and it’s his contributions to geographic information systems (GIS) that earned him the nickname, “Father of GIS”.

John Snow's 1854 Cholera Map.

History of GIS

May 14, 2012By Caitlin DempseyGIS Industry

From the early days in Canada to the high tech world of internet mapping, the field of GIS is older than you may think.

Fire Danger Reanalysis Dataset

Researchers have made 38-years worth of global fire danger reanalysis available as an open dataset.

Topography of Australia’s Intertidal Zone Available as Open Data

The National Intertidal Digital Elevation Model (NIDEM) is the first 3D model of Australia’s intertidal zone. It is available for downloading as an open source dataset from Australia’s National Map portal.

Elements of a Map

Map elements such as the map frame, legend, and north arrow are parts of what create a map.

Learn GIS for Free

There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world’s best universities and institutions.