Free Online Geocoder
Online geocoder services will generate latitude and longitude coordinates for a list of addresses.
How to Populate a Cell with the ZIP Code Based on an Address in Google Sheets
You can set up a simple function in Google Sheets to be able to populate a separate column with ZIP code dat based on address data.
How to Geocode Addresses Using QGIS
If you have a CSV formatted file containing addresses, you can take advantage of QGIS to map out those addresses. This article contains step by step instructions for geocoding addresses using QGIS.
Introductory Political Geocoding in ArcGIS Online
Geocoding, or transforming location descriptions into a format applicable to location on a map, can be an important tool for political parties in elections both nation and state-wide scales.
Python and GIS Resources
Find resources to web sites about Python scripting to use in GIS. Learn how to use Python to expand your geographic information system. Esri uses … Read more
Secure Geocoding
World Geocoder for ArcGIS allows users the ability to secure map out addresses and locations from behind a firewall.
Null Island: Where Geocoding Errors Go to Live
Null Island, a fictional location at the confluence of the Equator and the Prime Meridian, is used for troubleshooting purposes as a way to flag geocoding failures.
Using GIS to Showcase College Acceptance
Every June, my local paper is filled with the local private school announcements containing lists and lists and lists of where students have been accepted … Read more
Geocoding Shortcut: Google Maps to ArcMap
Geocoding a dataset to produce a georeferenced layer requires access to a basemap to which the location data is tied. For example, if you have … Read more
Free Spreadsheet Geocoding
If you have a spreadsheet such as a Microsoft Excel file containing address or x,y coordinates and you want to make a quick map, BatchGeo is a free and easy online application that will convert your location data and geocode it onto Google Maps.
Methods for Creating Spatial Databases
There are several ways in which to bring spatial data into a GIS. This article provides a brief overview of some of the more common methods for creating vector GIS data.
