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A diagram with numbered labels for all the areas of a map layout.

Elements of a Map

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

A map is made up of elements such as the map frame, legend, and north arrow.

Metadata

September 11, 2014December 18, 2011 by Caitlin Dempsey

What is metadata and why is it important to document GIS data? Metadata is an important, but unfortunately oft overlooked component of GIS data. Metadata is ‘data about the data’ and it’s vital to understanding to source, currency, scale, and appropriateness of using GIS data.

GIS Data

August 7, 2021December 7, 2011 by Caitlin Dempsey

This is the launch page for finding information about GIS data: what is geographic data and the different types (vector versus raster), what are errors … Read more

GeoBriefs: Please Rob Me, ESRI in the Cloud, Plea for Metadata

July 11, 2013February 19, 2010 by Caitlin Dempsey

Dutch developers created a stir with their web site “Please Rob Me” that uses information gleaned from the popular online game Foursquare to determine when … Read more