M5 Lab: Choropleth Mapping

This weeks lab required the creation of a choropleth map visualizing the population density and wine consumption in Europe. Population density has been symbolized by using a graduated color scheme from light blue to purple, and wine consumption per capita has been symbolized using graduated symbols (small to large and light to dark green). We were tasked with choosing between graduated or proportional symbols, I chose graduate as the proportional symbols blocked many of the smaller European countries from view. To isolate the specific countries I wanted to symbolize and label, which varied between the primary and inset map, the data exclusion section of the symbology window was used and a query was written to omit unnecessary or redundant data. The graduated symbols used to represent wine consumption were sent through the Feature to Point tool which allowed my to move their individual positions. Similarly the country labels were converted to annotation so they could be positioned. Smaller countries required the addition of leader lines to their labels. After adding all essential map elements the legend was converted into a graphic so I could position each element, including the population density choropleth symbols being aligned for continuity of data. Everything was designed using ArcGIS Pro.

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GIS Programming Module 4

The below images are the output of the script for module 4 followed by the flowchart for the script. This module covered manipulating and editing data in feature class attribute tables. What you see below is the result of creating a new geodatabase, copying all shapefiles saved to the module 4 data folder to the new geodatabase, a search cursor identify the name, feature, and population of all New Mexico county seat cities populations. Finally it prints out a dictionary that has been populated with the county seat names and populations. Output: Flowchart:

GIS 6005 - Module 6

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GIS 6005 - Module 1

General: General features were given large black font with a small white halo to increase legibility and visual contrast. The font size is the largest of any font on the relevant feature. The text was placed in a central location without overlapping other labeled features or important data. Water Features: Water features were given dark blue italic serif font. The color chosen was dark enough to allow legibility and contrast with the light blue water background. For the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay labels they are placed in a central location within the water feature at a level angle with the page. The Lake Merced label was angled to line up and be contained within the lake. Park Names: Park labels were given a dark green color with a thin white halo to allow visibility and contrast while still keeping the labels intuitive. Font size was chosen to keep the labels within the boundaries of the park. However, due to the shape of Lincoln Park the label overhangs how...

GIS Portfolio - Michael Malone

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