Overview
Review the georeferencing process and how to apply that to historic maps for use in geographic information systems (GIS), specifically using ArcGIS 10.x software. Cover the basic geoprocessing workflow and explore how to georeference raster (image) data to real-world coordinates using cultural resource examples. Learn how to georeference historic maps to vector GIS data to assist in cultural resource management.
Agenda
- Historic maps and images
- Georeferencing process
- Starting the process
- Creating control points
- Creating control points on historic maps
- Adjusting control points
- Choosing control points: tips
- Rectifying the image
- Overview of the other modules in the ArcGIS for Cultural Resources: Advanced Techniques series
Training Curriculum
30-minute, on-demand eLearning
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1
Welcome Letter
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NPI Welcome Letter
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2
Videos
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Georeferencing Historic Maps: Part 1
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Georeferencing Historic Maps: Part 2
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Georeferencing Historic Maps: Part 3
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3
Download Course Slides
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Georeferencing Historic Maps (slide deck)
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Download Video Transcript
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Georeferencing Historic Maps (transcript)
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Course Evaluation
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NPI Evaluation
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Faculty
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Faculty
Deidre McCarthy, GISP
Full Bio/CV
Participants
This training is suitable for
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Archaeologists; architectural historians; planners; preservation architects and landscape architects;
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Community leaders; contractors, consultants, and project managers; cultural and natural resource managers responsible for compliance requirements;
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Facility managers of historic properties; national, statewide, and local preservation and land management organization members and staff
Immediate Access
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$50.00
Single Course Price
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Related Trainings
ArcGIS for Cultural Resources: An Introduction (SERIES: online / on-demand eLearning)
ArcGIS for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—1 Getting Familiar (30 minute / on-demand eLearning)
ArcGIS for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—2 Querying Data (45 minute / on-demand eLearning)
ArcGIS for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—5 Making Paper Maps (75 minute / on-demand eLearning)
ArcGIS for Cultural Resources: Advanced Techniques (SERIES: online / on-demand eLearning)
ArcGIS for Cultural Resources: Advanced Techniques—4 New GIS Tools (60 minute/on-demand eLearning)
The Importance of Mapping Cultural Resources (60 minute / on-demand eLearning)
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