CSV Spreadsheet Link
Here’s the link to my Google Sheet.
Map Link and Instant Web App Link
Here’s the link to my map (feel free to zoom in and out to see all the modifications I added to the map). And here’s the link to the instant web app.
Reflection on the Progress
Creating this campus map in ArcGIS Online was an insightful experience. I selected a street basemap to emphasie the data points representing five locations I frequently visit on capus. Each point is labeled for clarity, and I customized the symbology using building footprints and color variations to illustrate the data meaningfully.
Digitizing the buildings with polygon layers required precision, and adjusting transparency helped maintain the mpa’s readability. Determining appropriate
transparency levels involved experimenting with various settings to balance the visibility of the basemap and the new layers. Integrating a CSV file with lat/long coordinates streamlined the process of adding data points and ensured accurate spatial representation.
One challenge I encountered was ensuring the polygon outlines accurately matched the building footprints. Careful attention to map scale and snapping features helped improve the precision of the shapes. Additionally, labeling the points and adjusting the symbology based on numerical attributes provided clear visual distinctions between the different locations.
Web Mapping for DH Work
Web mapping presents a dynamic way to analyze spatial relationships in Digital Humanities. It allows for the layering of historical and contemporary data, enriching storytelling through interactive visuals. For instance, researchers can overlay demographic data with historical maps to identify patterns of urban development. ArcGIS Online, particularly with its intuitive interface and analysis capabilities, proved to be a robust platform for this purpose.
The process highlighted the significance of map design in conveying patterns and context effectively. Experimenting with different symbology options helped me appreciate how color, size, and shape influence the readability of a map. The ability to integrate images and customize popups further enhanced the interactivity of the final product.
Overall, this lab exercise demonstrated the potential of web mapping to facilitate spatial analysis and data visualization in the humanities. I’m excited to explore more web mapping applications in future DH projects.
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Great map! I liked the customizations you added to draw attention to the various parts of your data that you wanted to emphasize, such as the frequency of visits to each location. The color coding works well to draw in the viewer, and I used the same technique of altering transparency on the polygon layer to improve legibility. I appreciate the care you put into working with the symbology for an effective and engaging map.
The snapping feature is something I missed when I was making my map, and your work shows incredibly precise building outlines—I learned something new! Also, I totally agree with your approach of overlaying different types of information when analyzing web mapping’s potential. I think that’s one of the most powerful aspects of web mapping too.