Robinson Projection

The Equal Earth Map Projection

October 13, 2018By Mark AltaweelMaps and Cartography

Researchers recently announced the development of the Equal Earth map projection, which has quickly gained influence due to its ability in maintaining accurate area without distortion.

Transversal Mercator projection. Map center is at 0°E, 0°N. Left border is near 85°W, right border is near 85°E. Source: Lars H. Rohwedder.

Common Map Projections

December 3, 2011By Rachel QuistGIS Learning

Selecting the right map projection is one of the important first considerations for accurate GIS analysis. Reviewed here are the Robinson, Transverse Mercator, Lambert Conformal Conic, and Space Oblique Mercator projections

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.

Tutorial: Introduction to Geospatial Analysis in R

Watch this tutorial “Introduction to Geospatial Analysis in R” to learn how to import files into R, overlay layers, reduce spatial extent, select and reclassify values, and make a map.

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.