What is COGO (COordinate GeOmetry)?
COGO (Coordinate Geometry) is a tool that maps the geometry from survey plans for land parcels, road allowances, and property easements.
GIS Formats
What is a Geodatabase? Personal vs File Geodatabase
If you’re a bit confused whether or not to use a file geodatabase (*.gdb) or a personal geodatabase (*.mdb)… Here’s everything you need to know.
USGS Formats DLG, DRG and DOQ – Vector and Raster Formats
Over the years, the USGS has been a driving force in the production of GIS data. The USGS formats we explore are DLG, DRG and DOQ.
Vector vs Raster: What’s the Difference Between GIS Spatial Data Types?
The main spatial data types are vectors and rasters. Rasters have grid cells while vectors are points , lines and polygons consisting of vertices & paths.
ArcGIS Shapefile Files Types & Extensions
ArcGIS shapefile files are composed of mandatory files (SHP, SHX and DBF) and optional files (PRJ, XML, SBN and SBX). This article lists their functions.