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map maker Interactive
map maker Interactive
MapMaker Interactive is a tool to support interactive mapping; it allows you to choose from a variety of base maps depending on the information you want to display on your map.
MapMaker Interactive is a tool to support interactive mapping; it allows you to choose from a variety of base maps depending on the information you want to display on your map.
MapMaker Interactive allows you to explore different spatial phenomena by adding data layers to your base map. This map is designed to be used as a general reference map for informational and educational purposes as well as a basemap by GIS professionals and other users for creating web maps and web mapping applications.
MapMaker Interactive allows you to explore different spatial phenomena by adding data layers to your base map. This map is designed to be used as a general reference map for informational and educational purposes as well as a basemap by GIS professionals and other users for creating web maps and web mapping applications.
The map was developed by National Geographic and Esri and reflects the distinctive National Geographic cartographic style in a multi-scale reference map of the world. The map was authored using data from a variety of leading data providers, including Garmin, HERE, UNEP-WCMC, NASA, ESA, USGS, and others. This reference map includes administrative boundaries, cities, protected areas, highways, roads, railways, water features, buildings and landmarks, overlaid on shaded relief and land cover imagery for added context.
The map was developed by National Geographic and Esri and reflects the distinctive National Geographic cartographic style in a multi-scale reference map of the world. The map was authored using data from a variety of leading data providers, including Garmin, HERE, UNEP-WCMC, NASA, ESA, USGS, and others. This reference map includes administrative boundaries, cities, protected areas, highways, roads, railways, water features, buildings and landmarks, overlaid on shaded relief and land cover imagery for added context.
Created by J Huff
The Tasks
The Tasks
Earn this badge:
Earn this badge:
Review the videos to the right and open the MapMaker site.
Create a map utilizing the tools provided.
From the Base Maps, choose the TOPO.
Add a Layer to your map.
Select a Marker and locate two places on the map.
Label the locations using a text box.
Screenshot the map that you created and add to the Google Form provided below.
Resources:
Resources:
Click on the image below to go to the YouTube playlist.
*Instructions for taking screenshots on a Chromebook:
Full screen screenshot: Ctrl+windows shift button (looks like a rectangle with two lines next to it; above the 6 key).
Partial screenshot: Ctrl+Shift+windows shift button (looks like a rectangle with two lines next to it; above the 6 key). Click and drag around the area you'd like to grab.
Screenshots will be sent to your Downloads file (small blue circular icon with a file folder inside found in the apps menu -- click the small circle icon in far bottom left corner of Chromebook screen to find the Downloads file).
GET THAT BADGE!
GET THAT BADGE!
Create a map utilizing the tools provided. Complete the tasks listed above. Screenshot the map that you created and add to the Google Form provided below.
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