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Edgardo David at the top of the highest mountain in the Philippines, Mount Apo.

Edgardo David | Profiles from the Geospatial Community

July 10, 2013By Caitlin DempseyGIS Learning

GIS Interview with Edgardo David who started working in the GIS field twenty-five years ago, moving from the Philippines to work in Japan. David is now a Senior GIS Analyst with a local city in Southern California.

Ryan Resella | Profiles from the Geospatial Community

March 26, 2012By Caitlin DempseyGIS Learning

GIS interview with Ryan Resella about his experience last year and his outlook on geospatial technologies. Ryan has just begun his first year as a permanent member of Code for America’s team after thriving as an inaugural fellow last year with the program.

The USGS Landsat Analysis Ready Data (ARD) Program

Landsat data is available for download from EarthExplorer for the conterminous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii referenced using the WGS84 datum and provided as GeoTIFF data

Preserving a Landscape Through Maps and Photography

Knowing how to preserve books, film and other information is common practice for libraries and museums. Maps, especially, can showcase that data for those who want to look back on the history of an area.

Elements of a Map

Maps are the primary tools by which spatial relationships are visualized. Maps therefore become important documents. There are several key elements that should be included each time a map is created in order to aid the viewer in understanding the communications of that map and to document the source of […]

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. Learn GIS on your own or supplement your existing geospatial education with these free resources.