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How to Use Historical Maps in GIS

This workshop will explore the use of historical maps in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze and compare past and present landscapes. Participants will learn how to overlay historical map data with modern geographic layers, assess changes over time, and effectively present their findings through interactive visualizations.

Workshop Goals:

Learn to overlay historical maps with modern GIS data for comparison.

Gain experience using ArcGIS Online to create interactive visualizations.

Please register to receive the Zoom link! https://forms.gle/JCMKr9wKktgud44f6

Related LibGuide: Maps and Cartographic Resources by Alyssa Sklar

Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Audience:
  Community Members     Library Staff     Vanderbilt Faculty     Vanderbilt Graduate Students     Vanderbilt Staff     Vanderbilt Undergraduate Students  

Event Organizer

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Alyssa Sklar

Librarian for Geospatial Systems and Data

Email: alyssa.sklar@vanderbilt.edu

 

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GIS Lab

Location: Peabody Library, Room 304

Email: lib-gis@vanderbilt.edu

Website: bit.ly/VandyGIS