Google Earth Alternatives
If you love exploring the globe virtually, these Google Earth alternatives let you see the world from all sorts of different angles.
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Best of GISGeography.com in 2024
At the end of every year, we countdown our top 10 pieces of content for what you like most. Here’s what tops the list with our “best of 2024”.
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Noise Pollution Mapping
Noise pollution mapping is a way to show how loud different places are. It uses data to make maps that highlight noisy and quiet areas.
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XYZ Coordinates – Latitude, Longitude, Elevation
XYZ coordinates represent a point’s location in three-dimensional space. X and Y are its position on the earth’s surface. Z is elevation.
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Easting and Northing Coordinates
Northing and easting coordinates work together for positioning on maps. They create a grid system on maps, allowing us to pinpoint locations.
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The Life of a GIS Consultant
A GIS consultant often works based on billable hours. This means they get paid for the time they spend working on a project.
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What Are Relief Maps?
Relief maps are ways to display the Earth’s terrain. It shows the differences in height, like mountains and valleys, using colors and shadows.
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The Geospatial Industry: Past, Present and Future
The geospatial industry is all about maps and location. It helps us know where things are and where to go. Learn all about it today.
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5 Types of Color Combinations for Maps
Color combinations in maps can make a big difference. They help us understand the map better and help readers grasp information quickly.
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Inset Map – A Map Within a Map
Inset maps (or locator maps) are small maps within a larger one. It shows more details of a part or gives an overview of a specific area.
