Geography 292: Geospatial Analysis with Web GIS

chapter 5 was really easy to grasp and understand, and I did think it was interesting that they had us graph the data in ArcGIS pro, and than import it into GiS Enterprise. I didn’t read the directions clearly enough and messed up right off the bat because I thought that I had to add a portal connection, forgetting that I already had one through ArcGIS pro. I thought that it was really easy to publish the vector tile layer because  I had already done it previous times before. Chapter 6 was very interesting because I haven’t seen an interactive and up to data map of the size I created. I did get confused when the directions told me to move certain panels to certain sides, I didn’t realize how directionally challenged I was until that moment honestly.

I would use the skills learned from chapter 5 to create comparative maps comparing germination rate between two different areas or land, and track the rates for both.

Application 1: 

Initially, I wanted the information in this application to surround the Caribbean because I wanted to see the impacts of Wildfires in the area, considering climate change has had some pretty aggressive impacts on the Caribbean in affecting their dry and wet seasons. Although I was not able to do this because the drought data I was trying to use was not working properly, I ended up just using US data for this application. Furthermore, my intentions with this application were to show the impacts of wildfires by overlaying the data with land coverage and drought data from 2000 to 2025. This way, you can also see the relationship between the vegetation or terrain most susceptible to wildfires during drought seasons. 

https://arcg.is/0jP8Lb  

Application 2: 

Something really important to me for quite some time is the environmental impacts of cities, considering I’ve grown up in one and plan to continue living in cities. I chose to create a temporal map of deforestation in Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding areas, since that is where I’m from, and I would like to see some of the environmental impacts in Columbus. 

https://arcg.is/1uT4rC2

https://arcg.is/1XTKzz2

My first project is a survey that tracks water sample sites, time of sampling, and water parameters designed to be used at Alum Creek.

https://arcg.is/zHnvX

My second project is a story map that details the history of passenger rail in the U.S. using historical maps, figures, and Interactive maps.

Payne Week 6 Final: 

 

Application 1: I chose to use the experience builder application from chapter 3 to create an interactive map of all the bike shops within the city of Columbus. This map is aimed at helping customers have an easy and simple way to view and compare local bike shops in the Columbus area. 

 

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/06e2560471aa476caa5ca8223b526cd1/ 

 

Application 2: For my second application I chose to use the 3D maps skills used in chapter 7 to create a map that represents the density of above ground and underground coal mines located in the eastern United States. I then used the experience builder to create a better visual representation of the map that is easier to interact with. 

 

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/830de2278f4e4346910fa2b9387c1835/ 

 

Chapter 7 gave me no issues. The 3D scenes I think can be very effective at visualizing proposals or showing areas that need to be improved, but outside of that I do not see much of a use case. It feels very gimmicky, almost like it would be used as a sales pitch. I also feel that even though easy to use, it was not very intuitive or efficient. Having to manually change everything felt very behind in terms of technology in comparison to the previous apps, where changes in settings were made across the app. I understand the need for this repetition, as each layer/object is unique, but it was a chore to use. I think this software should be limited to ArcGIS as it has a much higher hardware requirement for rendering these 3D scenes.

 

A use I believe would be effective using this software would be to use it to show park proposals in cities. You could transform empty plots into bustling parks to help better sell your idea.

Application 1: Created a map displaying all possible Key National Park Service Sites

There are a total of eight National Park Service sites within Ohio. I wanted to create a map for tourists interested in coming to Ohio and traveling to these Historic/National locations. Including information on each site to make it easier for tourists. I looked up these sites and imputed the location points manually. 

https://owugis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/attachmentviewer/index.html?appid=4f46673fcd5e48ba9358a8503daf473d

Alternative link: https://owugis.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=4f46673fcd5e48ba9358a8503daf473d

Application 2: I created a 3D extrusions map that highlights the difference between Art-related employment (by state) and the wages provided to these artists within the United States, using Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 data. Using this map, you can visually see which states employ more artists and compare them to the wages they receive.   

https://owugis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/3dviewer/index.html?appid=4c11594225a246f4bf823eec4c718163

Alternative link: https://owugis.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=4c11594225a246f4bf823eec4c718163

 

Application 1

https://owugis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/attachmentviewer/index.html?appid=e3365a9e9ba547c1ba7bb384f6bc98bc 

In my first application, I decided to build an interactive web map that displays the various locations I have traveled to that I find meaningful. Through this idea, I considered framing it through the lens of environmental consciousness – which I did. As I have discussed throughout this course, environmental consciousness is a pressing concern that affects every individual. By mapping our own movements and lifestyles, we can better visualize our personal ecological footprints. This map was created using ArcGIS Online and Experience Builder, a platform that allows for a more immersive and user-focused experience than a traditional static map. My goal for this app was to move beyond simple data points and instead highlight a commitment to sustainable practices. I utilized a hosted feature layer to input specific locations, adding descriptions and categories that reflect my journey. This project aligns with my belief that minimalism—living with only the bare essentials—is a vital strategy for reducing waste. By exploring these locations in a structured, digital format, users can see how individual movement and residency are interconnected with the broader environment.

Application 2 

https://owugis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/3dviewer/index.html?appid=d4fa0652a4e449098bb922a0d54db0c9 

The second application I have chosen focuses on the visualization of a local park using ArcGIS Scene Viewer – the park being Mingo Park. As we move toward a more sustainable future, the way we design and perceive our shared green spaces becomes crucial. 3D web scenes provide a realistic experience that 2D maps cannot, allowing us to visualize height, depth, and the physical presence of nature in our communities. This is essential for addressing matters such as overexploitation. Through accurately modeling our natural resources, we can better advocate for their preservation and future. In this scene, I utilized 3D object layers and sketch layers to represent environmental features such as trees. One of the most impactful elements of this application is the daylight tool, which simulates how shadows and sunlight interact with the environment over time. I had fun playing around with it! Despite this feature being amusing, it highlights the importance of environmental conservation in urban planning, further showing how the air we breathe and the land we inhabit are affected by the physical structures around them. While some may debate that high-tech mapping is a pursuit of profit, I believe that using 3D GIS is a necessary step in driving economic growth that does not come at the cost of the planet. However, I do also believe that this technology is powerful and should be used carefully – similar to ArcGIS-Pro. All in all, this application is, and can be, used as a tool for scholars and activists alike to promote a deeper awareness of the natural world.

 

          For my first map, it contains data tracking the population and migration patterns in groups of Monarch butterflies. It was created in ArcGIS online with the data containing coordinates and mass quantities of the species splayed throughout the map. When i first through of this idea, I wanted the ma to show movement in groups instead of in individual butterflies because that data is very hard to get, and I would have had to personally input it- it also might have appeared confusing with the multitude of lines that would have been on the page, depending on the number of butterflies that I would have collected data on. Unfortunately, I was unable to add movement lines to my map, so I had to track movement through heat transfer over a period of time instead. I set the map to run for a year long period of time, all throughout 2024, and you are able to see the transfer of butterflies throughout the period of time.  I got my data from the Global Biodiversity Information facility. 

https://arcg.is/1zvfq92

 

          For my second Map, I compared production and sale rates between milk and cattle within the United States. I used Experience builder to create 2 maps side by side that compared rates, with a color gradient used to distinguish between the different amounts and calculations. I used data from ArcGIS atlas for this map. I had slight issues figuring out how to input the maps into the actual site so that I could configure them, even reading the text book didn’t help me so I kind of had to guess and do trial and error for some parts, not much different from anything else I’ve worked on throughout these classes. 

 

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c495037eea6b492da291237ecebfd89a 

 

 

First web app: Visualizing Migratory Bird Routes

This app is a web map that contains the data and paths of 5 bird species: the herring gull, snowy owl, bald eagle, Sabine’s gull, and turkey vulture. It includes pop-ups when each route is clicked on to give a photo of the bird along with tracking data from the original collection source.

Link: Migratory Bird Data of 5 Species

Second web app: Creating a Garden

This web app depicts a garden design including a flower bed, a 4-way divided vegetable garden, a fountain, and a wooden arbor. At first it was just going to be a web scene, but in order to add sketch layers I had to change it to a web app.

Link: Garden Blueprint

Application 1:

Here I have an app that shows the location of many Black Madonnas, famous depictions of the Virgin Mary as a Black woman, mostly in Asia. There are thousands of Black Madonnas, so I have included only a few here. I made the data into a CSV file, made it into a point layer, and made an instant app where the names and pictures are displayed. There is also a form so that people can quickly add new points to the map. 

Form here:

Application 2:

Here is a 3D population density map of Brazil.