Hi! Web maps are a way to make spatial data more accessible and use that data for richer user experiences. In this exercise, we’ll look at how spatial data is integrated in these maps, and some different uses for web maps.

Step 1

First, let’s all look at an example together:

EPA Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool

Step 2

Below are a series of links to different types of web maps. Please follow the link with your name, and then answer the questions given in the lecture slides.

Bella

Faith

Jarrett

Thomas

Step 3

Finally, let’s look at the iNaturalist site.