Sources of digital map data Ordnance Survey Digital

Sources of digital map data Ordnance Survey Digital Data from DIGIMAP Raster data also available Georeferenced for use in a GIS Historic OS mapping

Digimap Classic

Digimap Carto

Digimap Download Digital mapping data for a user-specified area Raster data can also be downloaded Digital mapping data cannot be viewed directly – special software is required

Maps and data – using a GIS A GIS (Geographic Information System) is a computer program which enables the creation, editing and viewing of spatial data Spatial data relates to real world objects – places, roads, rivers, trees… A GIS is spatially aware – it works with real world coordinates, distances and areas … and it creates maps!

MAPINFO - a GIS and digital mapping tool Map. Info is a professional and fully functional mapping program It is site licensed by the University It can be used by all departments and university members It can be installed on any desktop or laptop PC Map. Info workstations are available in the Bodleian Map Room

Mapping spatial data

Mapping spatial data Tables of data can be combined to create a map Towns table Roads table Lakes table Rivers table

Mapping thematic data

Digital mapping gives you control

Exclude irrelevant detail

Add selected details from a database

Or by using drawing tools

Add a title and legend to complete

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