Vector Analysis 2

Vector Analysis 2

This week we worked with the Buffer and Overlay tools in ArcGIS, as well as issuing multiple commands through ArcPy. The map above displays the possible camping locations in De Soto National Forest in Mississippi. The camping locations were derived by creating buffers of various distances around water sources and roads, and then exempting any of the remaining data that overlapped with conservation areas. I used a National Geographic basemap, which I thought looked quite nice.

All in all, I learned a lot this week, though Buffer and Overlay analysis can be a bit complicated. Made a useful map, and the tools I worked with have much practical utility for my future map making.