Directory of Geographic Information Systems Resources

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A geographic information system (GIS), captures, stores, analyzes, manages, and presents data that refers to or is linked to location.

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Resources in This Category

• Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis: GIS Timeline Team

  http://www.casa.ucl.ac.uk/gistimeline/
  A timeline reference outlining the history of GIS.

• FreeGIS.org

  http://freegis.org/
  Links to free software and data.

• GeoCommunity

  http://www.geocomm.com/
  Data downloads, news, software tools and utilities.

• GIS Cafe

  http://www.giscafe.com/
  A resource for GIS professionals.

• GIS Case Studies

  http://members.tripod.com/krismaps/algonquin/index.html
  Examples of United States and Canada raster and vector GIS projects.

• GIS Lounge

  http://gislounge.com/
  The complete source for information and resources. Information on data and applications and about GIS careers.

• GIS.com

  http://www.gis.com/
  Provides introductory overviews on many aspects of GIS. Find information about industries, curriculums and current events in GIS.

• GISuser

  http://www.gisuser.com/
  Site delivers the latest news, feature articles, and updates concerning the use of GIS, LBS, GPS, and geospatial technologies.

• Public Health

  http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/gis
  Provides information on the use of GIS in public health applications, from a 1998 conference.

• SpatialNews

  http://www.spatialnews.com/
  News, features, career postings, events, and daily wire.

• Svemir.co

  http://svemir.co/
  News and tutorials that covers topics about web mapping, geospatial technology, GNSS and mobile mapping.

• The Food and Agriculture Organization

  http://www.fao.org/geonetwork
  The FAO GeoNetwork provides Internet access to interactive maps, satellite imagery and related spatial databases.

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