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Google My Maps is a powerful tool that allows users to create custom maps for various purposes, such as planning trips, visualizing data, or sharing routes with friends and colleagues. Once a map is created in Google My Maps, it can be loaded into Google Maps for easy access on mobile devices and integration with other Google services. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to create a custom map in Google My Maps and load it into Google Maps, covering everything from basic map creation to advanced customization techniques. 1. Getting Started with Google My Maps Google My Maps is an easy-to-use, web-based application that allows users to create custom maps. Here’s how you can get started: Step 1: Accessing Google My Maps Open Google My Maps : Go to Google My Maps . You will need to sign in with your Google account if you are not already logged in. Creating a New Map : Click on the "Create a new map" button. This action will open a new map editing interface where ...

in this video I would like to share about how to make Curved Lines of Origin - Destination Links in ArcGIS Pro. These sequences will be very useful for you who looking for a way to perform certain mapping task such as route planning, flight mapping or any similar application. Curved lines actually are easy to generate. You can use geodesic approach or tools available in QGIS or ArcGIS to do this. However, geodesic approach usually only works best for very large area (continental level). So, this workflow is dedicated for smaller area (such as country or states/provincial/prefectural level).

How to generate Service Area Polygon / Isochrones from network data such as streets and canals/rivers in QGIS. Use Cartesian/Projected Coordinate System for the best result!. Projected CRS will also make the band/treshold setting is easier because we are using familiar map unit such as meters or feet instead of angles.  Service area can be generated based on length, speed, or time travel. 

in this video I would like to share how to simplify polygons data for non-topological format such as ESRI Shapefile, KML or JSON/GEOJSON. Perform polygon data manipulation such as simplify in non-topological gis data format if not done correctly will lead to causing slivers and gaps in the polygon border. Simplifying methods being used is also has a role in this problem.  The safest approach to do polygons simplify usually by converting the data to polylines first, then after simplifying, the data converted back to polygon. This approach will be tedious for large dataset, and prone to attributes table records matching loss.  This video is about how to avoids those kinds of problems. 

In the old times of ArcMap or any other GIS Software, storing the statistical classification from the symbology setting usually takes efforts of repeated query and field calculations. For example, classifying population attributes using Natural Breaks/Jenks classification method can only be done on-the-fly.  The classified values are not saved in the attribute table, so, if we want to use the classified values, we must repeat the classification. In certain cases, this will cause some difficulties when we need to share the analysis to other party.  Fortunately, ArcGIS Pro has this built-in geoprocessing tool  to handle this kind of task in very fast and easy way. The tool is called Reclassify Field, and here is how to use it. 

This article delves into the realm of cartogram generation within ArcGIS, a leading Geographic Information System (GIS) platform. We explore the intricacies of cartogram creation using ArcGIS, focusing on the underlying techniques, real-world applications, and best practices for effective visualization. From understanding the tools available in ArcGIS to addressing specific challenges unique to this environment, this comprehensive guide serves as a practical resource for GIS professionals and enthusiasts. Introduction: ArcGIS, developed by Esri, is a widely used GIS software that provides robust tools for spatial analysis and visualization. Within the expansive suite of capabilities that ArcGIS offers, cartogram generation stands out as a powerful method for distorting geographic features based on variable data. This article navigates through the specific functionalities, workflows, and considerations involved in creating cartograms within the ArcGIS environment. Understanding Cartogra...