Mapping Data using ArcGIS Online

Hamil Pearsall, PhDGeography and Urban Studies, CLA

Agenda

• Beyond tabular data

• Representing spatial data

• Static maps, web maps

• Demo: ArcGIS Online www.arcgis.com

Representing Spatial Data

Single Values

Unique Values

Proportional Symbol

Choropleth Map

Data classification matters

Static Maps, Web maps

http://www.nytimes.com/newsgraphics/2014/01/05/poverty-map/?ref=multimedia

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/09/13/us/0913-water.html

ArcGIS Online Examples

Portland Traffic Fatalities: http://pdx.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=cf122cd3b4ef46f0ac496b2d61d554e9

Brexit or Bremain?

http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=e8ef160437434711b141ae953efe9049

Job Accessibility by Walking and Transit: http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=8a896ce35a3c454f959c102a4f7b72e8