Maps & Mapping

"Anything that can be spatially conceived can be mapped - and probably has been."
---From The Nature of Maps by Robinson and Petchenik

What is a GIS?
Basic Mapping Concepts
Examples of Maps
Where do I find maps?
Step-by-Step Arc View Instructions
For More Information: Online GIS & Mapping Resource List

Maps are used for three things

1. To locate places on the surface of the earth

2. To show patterns of distribution

3. To discover relationships between different events or phenomena by analyzing map information.

Use maps in your classroom to examine environmental patterns and relationships big and small. Using GIS to take a closer look at local areas can make learning about the environment relevant and meaningful for students of all levels.

The following list of mapping sub-sections will guide you through the mapping portion of the Wisconsin Watershed Connection web site. They will appear near the end of every page in the Maps & Mapping section.