Me, Myself, and My Maps

This StoryMap is a resume of all the work I have composed throughout my GIS experience thus far.

Maddison Thomas

In January 2024 I will be attending a teaching fellowship in Boston, USA. As I am looking for housing it is important to note how accessible different parts of the city are. The yellow point is where I am considering housing and the blue/green isochrone tells me how far in walking time different parts of the city are. This is incredibly beneficial to my decision making process.

Boston Housing Map Above

In January 2024 I will be attending a teaching fellowship in Boston, USA. As I am looking for housing it is important to note how accessible different parts of the city are. The yellow point on the map is where I am considering housing and the blue/green isochrone tells me how far in walking time different parts of the city are. This is incredibly beneficial to my decision making process.

About Me

I am a Junior at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. I study both Education Studies and Geosciences and plan to teach at an elementary level. Despite my ambition to become a teacher, I have truly found enjoyment in the different aspects that Geosciences has to offer. GIS is an incredible skill that I have been and continue to work on throughout my college career. I have found such beauty in the art and creation of maps in order to provide the world with more knowledge. I think it is incredible how maps have a way of connecting all humans in various ways. I hope that someday I can use mapping tools to teach my students about the world around them. I know unites like weather and climate could truly benefit from a map, maybe even one I make for the kids!

My Toolbox

  • QGIS 3.16
  • ArcGIS Online
  • Excel, Word, Notes, and Teams
  • Just began learning ArcGIS Pro

My Maps

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1

Connecticut

This map represents the state listed species that are Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concerns. It also shows the protected open land areas across the state of Connecticut. The orange dots are locations of the primary invasive marine species which are taking over aquatic areas.

2

Finland

This is a map of Finland, made with a point to correctly match map projections to the area. The longitude and latitude lines are very helpful in visualization.

3

Philippines

This is a map of the Philippines that is properly projected in QGIS. The longitude and latitude lines are used as a helpful tool in location identification.

4

Uruguay

This map of Uruguay was made with the intention of being visually appealing, having a proper map projection, and gaining the too, of adding longitude and latitude lines to better find coordinates.

5

Bangkok

Above is the Bangkok Inundated Districts from potential Sea Level Rise in future years.

6

Yellowstone

This map is a representation of the Yellowstone Wildfire Impacts. We revealed alarming results in the south east, north east, and western areas of the national park.

7

Bhutan

This map highlights a new road being built between Gasa and Laya, Bhutan and the avalanche risk along the road. There are also highlighted areas of where avalanche risk could be for new potential roads.

8

American Sitcoms

These eight maps show the google search trends about American sitcoms across the United States. The different colors show the preferences to either sitcom across the country.

9

Roanoke City, Virginia

This map of food insecurity in Roanoke City, Virginia. The yellow point on the map is the location of our proposed new grocery store location for the city to help work decrease the food insecurity.

The United States of America

The interactive map above shows the difference in proportion of non-white races within the United States from 2010 to 2020. The darker the blue, the more that area has increased in non-white population and the lighter colors show a decrease in non-white population.