Link Library

Agriculture and GIS

Last updated: Thursday April 03rd 2008

Resources on the use of GIS in Agriculture. Find links to articles, case studies and user groups in agricultural GIS. Read more

         

Airport Data and GIS Resources

Last updated: Saturday January 20th 2007

Links to airport location data, associations and articles on the use of GIS in the aviation industry. Read more

         

AM/FM/GIS Software

Last updated: Thursday January 20th 2005

GIS software specifically targeted towards facility and utilities management. Read more

         

Arc Macro Language – AML

Last updated: Thursday January 20th 2005

AML is the native programming language of the ArcInfo Workstation GIS software. AML is most commonly used in the 7x versions of ArcInfo. Read more

         

ArcGIS

Last updated: Sunday January 20th 2008

The product of ESRI’s overhaul of their GIS software, ArcGIS was first introduced in 2000. Find information about the various software found under the ArcGIS model. Read more

         

ArcIMS

Last updated: Saturday January 20th 2007

Documentation, tutorials, and tips and tricks for using ArcIMS, an Internet Map Server product from ESRI that is now being replaced by ArcGIS Server. Read more

         

ArcInfo Resources

Last updated: Friday January 21st 2005

ArcInfo is one of the premier GIS software applications currently on the market. ESRI, the makers of this software revamped ArcInfo as part of the ArcGIS suite of software.  Resources for both the older ArcInfo 7x and ArcInfo (ArcGIS) versions can be found here.  Read more

         

ArcView (ArcGIS)

Last updated: Monday January 21st 2008

ArcView GIS is part of the ArcGIS software system created by ESRI. Find information, tutorials and resources about this desktop GIS software. Read more

         

ArcView 3.x Developer Resources

Last updated: Tuesday January 21st 2003

Collection of links to help you find Avenue scripts and programming tips for extending ArcView 3.x. Avenue is the proprietary programming language within ArcView. Read more

         

ArcView 3.x Resources

Last updated: Sunday January 21st 2007

This older version of a desktop GIS software application from ESRI is easy to learn. Find tutorials, tips, resources and extensions. Further links include Avenue scripts. Read more

         

Astronomy – GIS For Other Planets

Last updated: Saturday September 01st 2007

Not just for landlubbers, the use of GIS technology has applications in astronomy. Browse this list for GIS and mapping resources related to outer space. Read more

         

Australian GIS Data and Resources

Last updated: Friday January 21st 2005

Links to finding free and low-cost data for Australia. Also find pointers for GIS resources pertaining to Australia. Unfortunately there is not a lot of free data to be found. Read more

         

AutoCAD Map

Last updated: Sunday January 21st 2007

AutoCAD Map was created by Autodesk and combines CAD functions with GIS analysis. Find links to review, user groups and other resources for AutoCAD Map. Read more

         

Basics: Foundations to GIS

Last updated: Sunday January 04th 2009

GIS is a multi-faceted discipline built upon many tools and concepts. To really understand the capabilities of GIS, it is important to learn cartography, spatial and statistical analysis, database management and programming. Find starting points to learning about the basics of GIS. Read more

         

Bibliographies

Last updated: Monday February 02nd 2009

Annotated bibliographies and literature reviews in the field of GIS. An excellent resource for finding articles on case studies in GIS. See what advances others in the field are making. Read more

         

C and C++ Programming

Last updated: Wednesday January 21st 2004

Guide to resources to learning C and C++ with an emphasis on spatial information. Find applications based on C and C++ as well as code snippets and tutorials. Read more

         

CAD format to GIS format

Last updated: Tuesday January 21st 2003

Find free and commercial solutions to converting and utilitizing CAD format files in GIS applications and vice versa. Read more

         

Canadian GIS Resources

Last updated: Monday August 21st 2006

Leads to free data, advancements in GIS pertaining to Canada and links to web sites of some of the leading GIS agencies. Read more

         

Cartographic Resources

Last updated: Friday August 01st 2008

Learn how to really display your spatial information. Great collection of resources on how to display colors, create an amazing layout and what information to show. Read more

         

Caves and GIS

Last updated: Wednesday January 21st 2004

Find resources for using GIS in cave and karst research as well as surveying and mapping links. Read more

         

Census Data and Resources

Last updated: Wednesday September 12th 2007

Collection of links relating to Census data and GIS. Find web sites from which you can download TIGER files, census track geodatabases and demographic data so that you can create your own maps. Read more

         

Certification in GIS

Last updated: Sunday December 09th 2007

The issue of GIS certification continues to be a controversial topic. Find articles about the goals for certification and read the arguments for and against certification in the GIS profession. Read more

         

Christmas and GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Last updated: Sunday December 21st 2008

Christmas related spatial technologies. Find ways to track santa and to view Christmas lights. Find interesting information about the geography of Christmas. Read more

         

Clip Art for GIS and Geography

Last updated: Sunday May 24th 2009

Find commercial free sources of clip art for globes, maps and other images useful for developing reports, web sites and banners relating to GIS and geography. Read more

         

Component GIS Software

Last updated: Sunday August 10th 2008

Component GIS software enable developers to create custom GIS applications. Find resources relating to Component GIS in this category. Read more

         

Conservation Biology and GIS

Last updated: Sunday October 21st 2007

Links to organizations and institutions providing solutions to the issues in conservation biology and ecology through the use of GIS related technologies. Read more

         

Consultants for GIS

Last updated: Tuesday April 01st 2008

Consultants can provide invaluable help in determining the best path for a GIS implementation. Find consultants here who specialize in implementing a GIS as well as other GIS projects. Read more

         

Crime Mapping and Analysis

Last updated: Saturday April 21st 2007

The advent of desktop computers and easy-to-use GIS applications has allowed crime mapping and analysis to flourish within law enforcement agencies. Software, training and resources are easily available to those interest in this use of GIS. Read more

         

Data and GIS Resources

Last updated: Monday January 01st 2007

Sources to data and GIS resources available on the web. Organized by type. Read more

         

Dictionaries and Glossaries

Last updated: Sunday March 30th 2008

New to GIS or confused about all that terminology? Browse through these links to find answers to your frequently asked questions about this field. Read more

         

Digital Elevation Models

Last updated: Sunday April 06th 2008

Find web sites where you can download digital elevation model datasets for your area of interest. Read more

         

Discussion and Mailing Lists

Last updated: Monday January 05th 2009

Learn where to get your most complex questions answered by other GIS professionals. Mailing and discussion lists are an invaluable tool in keeping “in the know” in the field of GIS. Read more

         

Distance Learning

Last updated: Tuesday January 06th 2009

Don’t have a school near you offering GIS? Distance learning is becoming a popular way to learn GIS. Click here to find schools offering internet-based classes. Read more

         

Earthquakes and GIS

Last updated: Friday December 21st 2007

Maps of earthquakes and faultlines can be easily accessed over the internet and through public agencies. GIS has also been used in determining earthquake hazards such as landslides and liquefaction. Read more

         

Equipment – GIS and GPS

Last updated: Saturday April 05th 2008

Links to sites that sell GIS and GPS related equipment. Most commonly GIS users look to purchase plotters, GPS units and digitizers. Look here to find the tools of the trade. Read more

         

Extensions for ArcView 3.x

Last updated: Tuesday March 21st 2006

Sources of free and commercial ArcView 3x extensions. Extensions are add-on utilities that increase the functionality of this older version of ESRI’s desktop GIS application. Read more

         

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: Tuesday February 21st 2006

FAQs, or Frequently Asked Questions are good starting points for getting your beginners and advanced questions in GIS. Find answers to what GIS is, where to find data and how to find a job in this field. Read more

         

File Formats

Last updated: Thursday April 21st 2005

Guides to the various file formats and tools for data format conversions. Find conversion utilities to convert from one GIS application to another. Read more

         

Foresty: Applications in GIS

Last updated: Monday February 12th 2007

GIS has been emerging as a strong tool for many areas of forestry, from harvesting schedules to urban forestry. Find information about GIS software specific to forestry, case studies and more. Read more

         

Free Data Viewers

Last updated: Thursday June 21st 2007

Free data viewers for a variety of GIS formats. These viewers allow you to display geographic data as well as perform some basic GIS functions. Read more

         

Free GIS Stuff

Last updated: Monday January 01st 2007

All of the costs involved to learn GIS, purchase hardware and software, and obtain data can be a bit disarming. Listed here are some completely free GIS related resources. Read more

         

Fun with GIS and Geography

Last updated: Monday January 01st 2007

All work and no play makes for a very boring GISer. Take a break from your hectic day of mapping and spatial analysis with these fun links. Send a postcard, take a quiz or learn some trivia. Read more

         

GASB34 and GIS

Last updated: Wednesday April 21st 2004

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board adopted Statement 34, requiring government agencies to assess and value their physical assets and infrastructure. GIS is being recognized as an efficient technology to assist with this effort. Read more

         

Geocaching

Last updated: Tuesday February 21st 2006

Started as a way to celebrate the end of selective availability, Geocaching uses GPS technology to find hidden treasures. Read more

         

Geocode

Last updated: Monday March 21st 2005

Geocoding is a method of deriving spatial coordinates for tabular data stored in an addressable form. A manual equivalent is using pushpins to highlight locations on a map. GIS applications utilize an algorithmic matching method to automate such an effect. Read more

         

Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Visually Impaired

Last updated: Sunday January 21st 2007

While GIS is mostly a visual technology, there are many advancements focused on providing spatial analysis and maps for the visually impaired and blind. Read more

         

Geographic Information System Blogs – GeoBlogs

Last updated: Thursday March 27th 2008

Listed here are select GIS, cartography, and mapping related blogs. Read more

         

Geographic Information System Podcasts

Last updated: Wednesday March 21st 2007

Check out these sites to find GIS related podcasts that you can download for your iPod. Find interviews about field of Geographic Information Systems. Read more

         

Geography

Last updated: Monday January 01st 2007

Resources to sites that provide opportunities to explore geography around the world. Read more

         

Geography Markup Language

Last updated: Monday November 21st 2005

GML or Geography Markup Language is an XML based encoding standard for geographic information developed by the OpenGIS Consortium (OGC). The objective is to allow internet browsers the ability to view web based mapping without additional components or viewers. Read more

         

Geomarketing

Last updated: Saturday February 21st 2004

GIS is contributing to the field of marketing by providing a more effective way of finding the customer base. Articles and case studies of the application of GIS in marketing. Read more

         

Geostatistics

Last updated: Sunday June 15th 2008

Geostatistics is a brand of statistics that deals specifically with spatial relationships. Find information about this branch of mathematics, software and tie-ins to GIS. Read more

         

GIO – Geographic Information Officer

Last updated: Tuesday August 12th 2008

CIO, or Computer Information Officer is a widely recognized executive management position in the Information Technology Field. A growing number of agencies, in particular at the U.S. Federal and State level, are instituting the GIS counterpart, the Geographic Information Officer (GIO). Read more

         

GIS Forums

Last updated: Monday February 09th 2009

Forums are online communities. Listed here are GIS related forums on the Internet.  Discussion forums are a great way to find answers to GIS questions, and connect with other GIS professionals. Read more

         

GIS in Local Government

Last updated: Wednesday December 21st 2005

Resources to finding information about the application of GIS in local government. Read more

         

GIS Industry Trends

Last updated: Saturday February 21st 2004

Information relating to the economics of the GIS industry. Find articles and market studies on trends and revenues for the GIS industry. Read more

         

Golf and GIS

Last updated: Wednesday November 21st 2007

Web sites with information specifically regarding Golf and the use of GPS and GIS technologies. Find information on consulting firms, golf course management, and resources relating to golf course mapping. Read more

         

Google Earth Resources

Last updated: Monday November 26th 2007

Google Earth combines satellite imagery, geographic data and Google’s search capabilities to create a virtual globe application that you can download to your desktop. Find resources here to help you expand this geographic data viewer application. Read more

         

Google Maps and Map Hacking

Last updated: Wednesday July 11th 2007

Using Google Maps on individual web sites, called map hacking, is a fast and easy way to add geographic information to personal web sites. Listed here are resources to help you understand how to embed Google Maps in your own site. Read more

         

GPS & GIS in Jogging, Running and Biking

Last updated: Thursday February 01st 2007

Global Positioning System (GPS) is a technology that uses the position of satellites to determine locations on earth. GIS and GPS technology is being used to help joggers and marathoners. Read more

         

GPS Resources

Last updated: Thursday February 07th 2008

Global Positioning System (GPS) is a technology that uses the position of satellites to determine locations on earth. GPS is an essential tool for GIS because it allows for the gathering of data that locationwise is highly accurate. Read more

         

GRASS

Last updated: Tuesday July 17th 2007

Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS) is a GIS software application under a GNU GPL license originally developed by the US Government. Read more

         

Historical Geography and GIS

Last updated: Friday December 07th 2007

Links to sites and resources on the use of GIS, cartography and geography in history. Read more

         

History of GIS

Last updated: Thursday December 13th 2007

The field of GIS is older than you may think. From the early days in Canada to the high tech world of internet mapping, check out links to web sites that will lead you through the most important events. Read more

         

Hydrology and GIS

Last updated: Monday February 21st 2005

Articles, case studies and online tutorials in the application of GIS in hydrology. With the widespread availability of global and regional datasets, GIS has become a powerful tool in delineating watersheds, analyzing runoff and other applications in hydrology. Read more

         

Image Rectification

Last updated: Tuesday March 21st 2006

Links to the available image rectification software packages on the market as well as articles about orthorectification. Read more

         

Implementation of a GIS

Last updated: Wednesday September 21st 2005

Implementing a GIS is a complex and involved process. Many factors such as user base, monies, accuracy desired and area of interest need to be assessed before embarking on this journey. Read more

         

Indexes

Last updated: Monday February 21st 2005

Indexes are guides to zone based layers. Find out your UTM zone, time zone and more. Read more

         

Intergraph

Last updated: Sunday March 21st 2004

Intergraph is one of the leading creators of GIS software applications. Find resources for tutorials, developer help and more in this category. Read more

         

Internships in GIS

Last updated: Friday April 21st 2006

Along with a solid foundation in GIS related coursework, an internship is a must-have in developing strong GIS skills. Find information about interning both on a general level and within the field of GIS. Read more

         

Java and GIS

Last updated: Monday April 21st 2003

Java has been emerging as one of the programming languages of choice for GIS. This programming language is most commonly used in web GIS applications. Read more

         

Job Listing Sites in GIS

Last updated: Saturday April 05th 2008

Looking for a job in the GIS field? You can browse for jobs and post resumes at sites specializing in employment in the GIS industry. Read more

         

K-12 Education in GIS

Last updated: Tuesday July 01st 2008

Collection of references and tutorials on how to teach GIS to K-12 level students. Find lesson plans, user groups and more in the category. Read more

         

LBS – Location Based Services

Last updated: Tuesday February 21st 2006

Location Based Services is a growing technology field that focuses on providing GIS and spatial information via mobile and field units. Read more

         

Learning GIS – Resources for GIS Training

Last updated: Tuesday January 01st 2008

With its multi-faceted approach, learning geographic information systems can seem daunting. Fortunately there are a wealth of approaches you can take to get started. From structured curriculums to distance learning and online tutorials, check here to find out more information on GIS Training. Read more

         

LIDAR Resources

Last updated: Monday July 09th 2007

Find resources, tutorials and tools for working with LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) elevation data, particularly within the GIS environment. Read more

         

Linux in GIS

Last updated: Thursday August 21st 2008

Currently applications and resources geared towards running GIS software on Linux operating systems. Read more

         

Macintosh Resources for GIS

Last updated: Thursday June 21st 2007

Resources, software and reviews on the use of GIS and in the Macintosh Operating System. Read more

         

Map Libraries

Last updated: Saturday April 21st 2007

Looking for a map? Browse these map libraries to find contemporary and historic maps. Read more

         

MapInfo Resources

Last updated: Saturday October 21st 2006

Resources for code and extensions to help maximize the utilization of this population GIS application. You can find components, code and free utilities for MapInfo from this resource page. Read more

         

Metadata

Last updated: Thursday April 21st 2005

It’s ‘data about the data’ and it’s vital to GIS. Tools, extensions and tutorials on how to accurately document your data. Read more

         

Military and GIS

Last updated: Wednesday March 21st 2007

GIS has long had a traditional use in the military. The US Army developed the famous public domain GIS GRASS over a decade ago. This category contains articles and resources about using GIS in the military. Read more

         

Mobile and Field GIS

Last updated: Sunday October 21st 2007

Mobile GIS is a growing technology. More and more choices are becoming available for field spatial data collection. Read more

         

Necrogeography

Last updated: Tuesday February 21st 2006

Necrogeography is the geography of burial practices. Find resources and links to web sites relating to necrogeography. Read more

         

Netzines

Last updated: Thursday June 21st 2007

These online magazines will help keep you up-to-date on the new tools, tips and tricks of the trade. Many have informative articles as well as industry news. Read more

         

North American Tribal Data

Last updated: Friday January 02nd 2009

Free sources of data for North American Tribal regions. Read more

         

Online GIS Curriculum Databases

Last updated: Monday April 14th 2008

Resources to search worldwide for Universities and other institutes of learning for coursework and certificate programs in GIS. Search by geographic area or degree offered. Read more

         

Open Source GIS Applications

Last updated: Tuesday September 02nd 2008

Open Source programs are applications of which you can access the source code. Listed here are available open source GIS-based applications you can download written for a variety of platforms and in various languages. Read more

         

Organizations

Last updated: Saturday April 21st 2007

Joining a GIS organization is a great way to network and to exchange ideas. There is a growing number of non-profit and industry specific groups to choose from. Browse this list to find one that meets your needs. Read more

         

Our World

Last updated: Wednesday March 21st 2007

Resources to web sites that use geography and geographic information systems (GIS) to help you to explore our world and its resources and beauty. Read more

         

Paleontology and GIS

Last updated: Saturday July 07th 2007

Often, GIS is used to look at current trends and to predict future ones. GIS also has a use in understanding the conditions of the past, going as far back as prehistoric times. Listed here are resources that use geotechnology in the field of paleontology. Read more

         

Palm OS GIS Software

Last updated: Saturday February 21st 2004

Links to finding GIS and mapping software for your Palm PDAs. Read more

         

PowerPoint Based Presentations for GIS

Last updated: Monday April 28th 2008

Find ready-made and available for download PowerPoint presentations online. PowerPoint presentations can be valuable tools in presenting GIS ideas or as educational materials.  Read more

         

Privacy in GIS Issues

Last updated: Tuesday April 22nd 2008

The increase of GIS usage has brought with it a rise in public concern over privacy. The proliferation of easily accessible public information via the web is one of the reasons.  The availability of not only aerial and satellite imagery but also street level imagery has also raised questions about the balance between the public’s righto access information versus the individual person’s right to privacy.  A.F. Westin in Privacy and Freedom (1967) defined privacy as “the claim of individuals … to determine for themselves when, how, and to what extent information about them is communicated to others.”  Read more

         

Projections and Coordinate Systems

Last updated: Wednesday June 21st 2006

Tutorials to help you understand the various projection and coordinate systems. Also find conversion tools to convert datasets from one system to another. Read more

         

Public Health

Last updated: Tuesday February 26th 2008

Leads on articles, research and tools for the application of GIS to public health issues. Find out why health organizations find GIS to be an invaluable tool. Read more

         

Python and GIS Resources

Last updated: Tuesday February 26th 2008

Find resources to web sites about Python scripting to use in ArcGIS as well as ArcView 3.x software. Learn how to use Python to expand your geographic information system. Read more

         

Real Estate and GIS

Last updated: Thursday August 10th 2006

Resources to finding out about the application of GIS in the real estate industry and market analysis. Read more

         

Recruiters in GIS

Last updated: Monday February 02nd 2009

Headhunters can help streamline the process of getting a job. Find links to GIS specific recruiting sites. Read more

         

Relief Shading

Last updated: Sunday April 06th 2008

Relief shading involves the use of shadows to emphasize the topography of a terrain. In GIS, most often this involves the use of a digital elevation model (DEM) that has undergone a technique called hillshading. The variation in shadowing gives the elevation a 3D effect and helps put into context how hilly or flat a geographic area is. There are different methods for achieving a shaded relief map and resources for understanding this cartographic technique are listed here. Read more

         

Remote Sensing Principles

Last updated: Monday May 21st 2007

Online tutorials and articles on what remote sensing is, digital imagery analysis and applications. Read more

         

Request for Proposals (RFP) – GIS

Last updated: Monday April 03rd 2006

Request for Proposals (RFP) are also known as Request for Quotes (RFQ). RFPs are essential to the field of GIS as many agencies write them to attract bids for GIS projects. Find information on writing RFPs. Read more

         

Salary Surveys for GIS

Last updated: Thursday May 31st 2007

Salary surveys and starting points for helping you find the right GIS job at the right compensation level. Find out how to gauge what the market value of your skill level is. Read more

         

Software Reviews

Last updated: Tuesday February 27th 2001

Links to articles reviewing software applications and components relating to GIS. Read more

         

Spatial Database Engines

Last updated: Thursday February 17th 2005

Spatial Database Engines help manage spatial data to provide a quicker retrieval of that data from database engines such as Oracle, SQLSever and Informix. Read more

         

Subjects in GIS

Last updated: Tuesday March 21st 2006

GIS is emerging as a strong tool in the many fields. Case studies, tools and techniques can be found here. Read more

         

Symbol Sets for ArcView 3x and ArcInfo 7x

Last updated: Tuesday January 21st 2003

Extensions and add-ons can greatly enhance the functionality of ArcView 3x and ArcInfo 7x. Many of these extensions can be found for free on the internet. Use this page as a great starting point for your search. Read more

         

Time and GIS

Last updated: Tuesday March 21st 2006

Articles and applications on the analysis of time in GIS. Most interesting is the visualization of the space and time concurrently. Read more

         

Time Zone Data

Last updated: Saturday April 15th 2006

Free and commerical sources of Time Zone Datasets. Read more

         

Translators and Converters

Last updated: Thursday April 21st 2005

Translators and converters to convert one type of GIS format to another. Find resources for converting MapInfo, ArcView, SDTS and many other files. Read more

         

Tutorials for Learning ArcView 3.x

Last updated: Tuesday February 21st 2006

You can start learning to use ArcView 3x by following online tutorials prepared by others in the GIS community. Read more

         

Tutorials for MapInfo

Last updated: Monday August 27th 2001

Tutorials and other resources for learning MapInfo. Read more

         

Tutorials in GIS

Last updated: Thursday February 07th 2008

Online lessons in a wide range of subject matters for learning GIS. Take an introduction to GIS class. Other subject matters include using Census data in GIS and an Introduction to Hydrology. Read more

         

Urban Landuse Data Sources

Last updated: Wednesday December 21st 2005

Free download sites for obtaining urban land use datasets. Read more

         

User Groups for GIS

Last updated: Wednesday August 23rd 2006

Web pages of GIS support groups. Find a local user group near you. These meetings are great ways to network and discuss GIS issues with others in the field. Read more

         

Weather and GIS

Last updated: Thursday August 30th 2007

Find weather related geographic information and GIS tools. Read more

         

Web-based GIS

Last updated: Wednesday October 03rd 2007

The latest technological advances in GIS have come most notably in the forum of the Internet.  Access to spatial data as well as advanced mapping and spatial analysis over the Internet is becoming more common. Read more

         

Wildland Fire and GIS

Last updated: Monday April 25th 2005

Informative links on modelling and Wildland fire data. Read more

         

Wind and GIS

Last updated: Sunday March 30th 2008

Find resources for the application of GIS in wind mapping, analysis and modeling. Find data, software applications and tools related to wind. Read more

         

Women in GIS

Last updated: Saturday January 03rd 2009

Web sites with information specifically regarding women in GIS. Read interviews about women in this field or find GIS related support groups. Read more

         

Worldwide GIS Data and Resources

Last updated: Friday October 28th 2005

Free and low-cost sources of data for globally based datasets. Read more