LAB 1 (GIS I)

LAB 1

By: Melissa Hackenmueller 

I am an Intern for Clear Vision Eau Claire and I used spatial data from City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County 2013. I recently prepared a basic report of all important information dealing with the Confluence Project. I used ArcMap to do this. The goal of this was to use spatial data to become familiar with GIS within public land management, administration, and land use. Then, use these skills to prepare base maps for the Confluence Project in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Hopefully, this will help Clear Vision continue the development of the Confluence Project without worry.

During this lab I have learned how to layer and stack various features.I have learned how to adjust a map to make it look most desirable, as well as, easy to read. I used the symbols tab in properties to show population per square mile. I have found have to rearrange the different data frames and how to work efficiently on six maps. I have learned the basics of what makes up a map. Maps normally need a legend, scale bar, north arrow, and title. These help readers understand the map more clearly. I have learned how to use base layers and the advantages of using them, such as, making geographic location more apparent to readers. Most importantly I have learned more tips and tricks about using ArcMap.

My results were that the various aspects of the Confluence Project line up equally. It doesn't conflict with any important boundaries. It is in voting district 31 and in a more densely populated part of the city of Eau Claire. Also, the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire has bought two lots for the Confluence Project. They are on Eau Claire Street and on Graham Avenue. Most importantly my results show that the Confluence Project is in a good location. This can be seen more clearly using the maps that I have created below.

The sources that I used to create this data are the City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County 2013.