Lab #2 Downloading and Mapping GIS Data

Goal: The purpose of Lab# 2 was to demonstrate the ability to acquire data and use it to create maps.

Background: This lab highlights a scenario where census data must be acquired and then processed into a map.

Methods: Census data, such as population and age in 2010 for Wisconsin Counties was retrieved through the use of the American Fact Finder at www.census.gov. This information was then inspected, and inserted into ArcMap where it was joined to map data.

Results: Below is the end result, two data frames which include population and ages 20-24 in Wisconsin counties.

Lab 1 maps

Goal: The overall goal of Lab #1 was to display and differentiate between coordinate systems used in ArcMap.

 

Background: The purpose was to learn about coordinate systems and show understanding of Geographic Coordinate Systems and Projected Coordinate Systems.

 

Methods: ArcGIS ArcMap software was used to create the maps and change the projections along with the text  Mastering ArcGIS 5th edition by Maribeth Price.

 

Results: Below are two images showing the results of this lab. The first image shows a poster of different types of map projections, the second shows a map of central Wisconsin counties and their rivers and streams.