Map Collection

A collection of maps created for Educational, Volunteer, and Professional purposes.

Big Seki Loop

Background

As the final project for EDS240 (Data Visualization) in my Master of Environmental Data Science degree, we were tasked with creating a visualization that told a story. For my project, I chose to create a graphic that would capture the personal memories and details of a backpacking trip that someone close to me completed in June of 2020.

Skills

R (RStudio)
ArcGIS Pro
Figma

Timeline

January - March 2022

Data visualization of backpacking trip on the Big Seki Loop, including a map, elevation topo, and a trip journal
Data visualization of a backpacking trip along the Big Seki Loop.

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The map was created in ArcGIS Pro using a variety of data sources, including an SRTM Digital Elevation Model and National Park Service trails, boundaries, and water bodies. The elevation line chart was created using a GPX file downloaded from CalTopo that was then processed and visualized in R. Lastly, the vast majority of the graphic design work was completed in Figma - including the trip journal, chart axes, and many finishing touches to the map (labels, linear gradients, masks, and more). I am extremely happy with the finished product!