In this session, we will learn about the various basemaps available in ArcGIS Online. Basemaps are the background you choose for any map you create.
For example, the background you choose when mapping the mountain peaks in USA will be different from the background you choose when you would like to create a map showing where fire stations are located in your city. For a map of mountain ranges you would most likely choose a terrain or topographic map and for a map of fire-stations in your city a street map might be more appropriate. Look at the picture above to understand why ! Check out the video tutorial below to learn more.
Take a look at this storymap created by one of our GIS Club Students, to help us get an overview of basemaps. In the upcoming sessions, we will learn how to make story maps like this one.
Assignment
Complete this assignment to add one point ⭐ to your score
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Contour Lines
In the video tutorial we briefly discussed Contour Lines in Topographic Maps. What are contour lines ??? Have you ever noticed the squiggly but never intersecting lines on a map?
Check out the video below to learn more.