Government has a data problem. Cities, states and counties treat their data as if it were an alien relic. They know there’s something powerful inside, but they don’t know how to get it out. And rather ...

Chances are you’ve used a geographic information system (GIS) mapping system before. Google Maps or the maps application on your phone are web-based mapping platforms used typically for navigation ...

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have revolutionized how we collect, analyze, and visualize spatial data. By integrating location-based information with various datasets, GIS provides powerful ...

The course is an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course contains lectures and exercises in ArcGIS. The lectures introduce the basic ...

Explore five powerful alternatives to Maptitude for spatial analysis. Discover tools that enhance your data visualization and ...

Geoff McGhee is a journalist and data visualizer at Stanford University’s Bill Lane Center for the American West. Data Points is a new series where we explore the world of data visualization, ...