Author: GISGeography

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  • 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.

  • 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”.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.