Research Tools: Create a Dynamic Map
| Design interactive maps that display data over space or time, often using geographic or timeline-based tools. These maps can support research in history, geography, public health, or environmental studies. |
ArcGIS Desktop
Comprehensive GIS software for creating, analyzing, and sharing spatial data.
Type: GIS
Access: Commercial
Where Can I Access It?: From personal computer through VLab, campus computer labs
Availability: Desktop
Skill Level: Intermediate
Potential Use Cases: Geographers, urban planners, researchers
GeoDa
An intro-level spatial data science tool.
Type: GIS
Access: Free
Where Can I Access It?: Must be installed on personal computer
Availability: Desktop
Skill Level: Basic
Potential Use Cases: Students in social sciences and urban studies
QGIS
User-friendly open-source GIS software that supports editing, visualization, and analysis of geospatial data.
Type: GIS
Access: Free
Where Can I Access It?: Must be installed on personal computer
Availability: Desktop
Skill Level: Intermediate
Potential Use Cases: Geographers, urban planners, researchers
StoryMapJS
A no-coding program that lets students combine maps with narrative text, images, and video.
Type: GIS
Access: Free
Where Can I Access It?: Personal computer or any campus computer lab
Availability: Web-based
Skill Level: Intermediate
Potential Use Cases: History, literature, anthropology, journalism
LSU Resources
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Geography & AnthropologyLSU Library's guide to Geography.
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Equipment on CampusSome GIS software is available for students to utilize in certain computer labs across campus.
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Atlas Louisiana GISData and information related to geographic information systems (GIS) in Louisiana, GIS data documentation, and data sharing. This page is currently maintained by the CADGIS Research Laboratory at LSU.
Further Resources
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Mapping with ArcGIS Pro
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ISBN: 9781788298001Publication Date: 2018-03-08This book will help you create visually stunning maps that increase the legibility of the stories being mapped and introduce visual and design concepts into a traditionally scientific, data-driven process. The book takes a pragmatic approach, showing various methods to create visually stunning maps. -
A geographer's guide to computing fundamentals : Python in ArcGIS Pro
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ISBN: 9783031084980Publication Date: 2022This upper-undergraduate textbook teaches students programming in GIS using a mix of computer science theory and hands-on activities, with the aim of empowering students to understand fundamentals and apply their knowledge beyond the specific examples in the book. -
The ArcGIS Book
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ISBN: 9781589484870Publication Date: 2017-08-28This is your learn-by-doing guide into ArcGIS, the powerful mapping and analysis system created by the geospatial pioneers at Esri. It's not just something you read, but something you do. The ArcGIS Book: 10 Big Ideas about Applying The Science of Where and its companion website provide access to hundreds of live maps from the worldwide ArcGIS user community.
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Geolocation Tool ListBellingcat’s Online Open Source Investigation Toolkit
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Open GIS Tools & Mapping Your DataIntroductory presentation on GIS presented by University of Connecticut.
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EarthData (NASA)Featured data tools from EarthData.
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USGS National MapDownload site for multiple data layers, including topography, hydrography, transportation, geographic names, boundaries, land cover, and more.
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USGS Water ResourcesDownloadable spatial data files for exploration and analysis of water resources.
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US Census Bureau Maps and DataLinks to online resources, including TIGER data, from the Census Bureau.
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LA Government DatasetsGIS datasets from the Louisiana Division of Administration.
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EBRGIS ProgramThe City-Parish's publicly available Web GIS platform can be used for exploring and downloading open data, discovering maps and apps, and engaging your local government to solve important community issues.