Resources

The SAL maintains a catalog of spatial data for classes and research purposes. However, with the increase in the availability of spatial data it is becoming easier to send people directly to the source for many data layers.

We also endeavor to provide guidance and advice for working with GIS and spatial data. There are plethora of resources available for free that we would like to point interested people to.

Working in ArcGIS Online

Sharing your analysis and stories through a map is a great way to reach your intended audience. As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace it is becoming easier to create beautiful web mapping applications, but there are also more options available! ArcGIS Online may not always be the best tool for sharing your …

GIS Data Sources

University of Richmond GIS Data Repository is currently under review and maintenance. In the meantime, please use some of the links below or search for data using ArcGIS Online. If you have any questions about data, please email Taylor Holden at taylor.holden@richmond.edu New External Links ESRI Data and Maps ArcGIS Online content that can be downloaded. Many …

Working With Tile Layers

Tile layers published to and hosted on ArcGIS Online support fast visualization of large datasets using a collection of predrawn map images or tiles. Hosted tiles provide geographic context for your operational layers. For example, you might include tiles of streets in your neighborhood to provide a visual reference for the street signs in your …