Mapping the Future of America's National Parks: Stewardship Through Geographic Information Systems

Mapping the Future of America's National Parks: Stewardship Through Geographic Information Systems
ISBN-10
1589480805
ISBN-13
9781589480803
Category
Geographic information systems
Pages
180
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
ESRI, Inc.
Authors
Mark Henry, Leslie Armstrong

Description

Demonstrating how geographic information systems (GIS) captures, stores, analyzes, manipulates, updates, and displays all forms of geographically referenced information, this visually stunning book is a unique resource for national park visitors and managers. Filled with colorful maps, charts, and photographs, this book documents the spread of GIS into every corner of the National Park Service and details its use in repairing trails and roads, locating artifacts, restoring American battlefields, guiding development, understanding wildfires, and protecting fragile lands. Dozens of detailed examples illustrate the invaluable role of GIS mapping in national parks.

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