StoryMaps: The Power of People, Place and Stories

StoryMaps are place-based narratives which help situate and immerse ourselves in the stories being told.

What is it?

  • Digital Storytelling
  • Narrative
  • Images, text, videos
  • And MAPS!

Why Use StoryMaps?

Harness the power of digital storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps. Bring your story to life with interactive map layers which span the globe.

ArcGIS StoryMaps: Storytelling that Resonates


Power and Scope of GIS

Geographic Information Science

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Sample StoryMaps


Endangered Languages

One World, Many Voices: Endangered Languages and Cultural Heritage


Extraordinary trees


Extraordinary trees

Empire State marvel or mistake?

Empire State marvel...or mistake?


Magic Towns on Mexico's Freedom Trail

Magic Towns on Mexico's Freedom Trail


Going global with food

Going global with food


HCC - What is Where and Why is it There?

What is Where and Why is it There?


StoryMaps made by Students in my Courses

NATURAL DISASTERS THAT CHANGED HUMAN HISTORY

NATURAL DISASTERS THAT CHANGED HUMAN HISTORY


2017 Tubbs Fire

2017 Tubbs Fire


Oceans

Oceans


Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca-Mexico

Interactive Maps

Scene Viewer

NCAA Football Stadiums

Map Viewer


Rap Studios in Houston

Map Viewer


360 Photos in StoryMaps

Machu Picchu

West Houston Institute


How do I make a StoryMap?

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ESRI Course Training

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