REDLANDS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Third Edition. Award-winning ...

Technology and the data it collects can play a big role in the beginning stages of fire station design when it comes to selecting the best site location for the community’s emergency responders. The ...

The standard American football field is 360 feet long, including the end zones. Think about standing at one end and looking down the field. Now add an extra 140 feet to your mental picture — another ...

(Data West Research Agency definition: see GIS glossary.) Map graphic features or elements can be classified as points, lines, areas, or "raster." In GIS, these features are grouped together to form ...

With more than 400 full-color illustrations, Designing Better Maps applies design best practices to both reference and statistical mapping. The book also includes expert guidance on planning; using ...