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GIS Learning

Explorer for ArcGIS released by Esri for Mac OS.

What is GIS?

January 11, 2018By Caitlin DempseyGIS Learning

GIS is a technological field that incorporates geographical features with tabular data in order to map, analyze, and assess real-world problems. The key word to this technology is Geography – this means that some portion of the data is spatial.

Types of GIS Data Explored: Vector and Raster

May 1, 2017By Caitlin DempseyGIS Data

This article discussions different types of GIS data in both vector and raster formats.

GIS and Cartography Quotes

Growing collection of interesting and notable quotes relating to GIS, cartography, maps, and geography.

Where to Find GIS Data for Historical Country Boundaries

Finding historical GIS data can be hard to find. Listed here are available sites that offer historical country data in GIS file formats for download.

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.