Create an Effective Map
Modern computing technologies help users rapidly create maps with the click of a few buttons. Many times these maps fail to effectively communicate spatial ideas. This lab starts by providing learners with a deliberative process and design principles to consider before making the map. Then, learners leverage ArcGIS Pro to design a better map. Users will learn how to:
• Use cartographic design controls to plan a map’s design.
• Represent real-world features with GIS data and map symbols.
• Construct a basic map using ArcGIS Pro.
• Communicate an idea with a map.
This course is expected to take roughly 120 minutes to complete.
Target Audience
Interested in making maps. Familiar with Windows 10. New to ArcGIS Pro.
Instructor Bio
Douglas Miskowiak is a GIS Center Education Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Douglas explores the democratizing influences of GIS to inform, educate, engage and empower the public in community decision making. He has worked with communities and citizens across Wisconsin applying GIS methodologies for innovative decision making, public participation, plan development, assessment, implementation, and monitoring. In addition to community and natural resources planning, Douglas is exploring the utility of GIS for emergency management, investigating human health/land use relationships, and conducting business assessments.
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