IGIS Tech Notes describe workflows and techniques for using geospatial science and technologies in research and extension. They are works in progress, and we welcome feedback and comments below.

Google Maps is great for getting around—not only because of its simplicity, but also its color-coded topography that helps you discern forests from roads. Unfortunately, Google Maps doesn't outright ...

Throughout history, maps have been fundamental in shaping our view of the world, and our place in it. But far from being purely scientific objects, world maps are unavoidably partial and subjective, ...