This document details the entire process of converting a scanned paper map to GIS, and how to address changes in the basemap so it most closely matches current features.īasic ArcMap conversion for planetary data Map Digitization and Renovation to a New Base This document may be used for maps originally created in Adobe Illustrator (i.e., non-geospatial vectors) and convert them to GIS. This document demonstrates how the ArcScan extension may be used to extract map linework to vector features, and the conditions required for its use.

Map Conversion to GIS Using the ArcScan Extension This document briefly reviews available methods for multi-user editing of a common GIS project, trade-offs of each, and some best practices to inform mapping collaborations. This document provides guidance on map layouts based on the printed scale of the map, how to customize legends and other 'collar' information, and save layouts as templates for reuse. This document details the process of creating custom grids (graticules) for a map layout. This document details how to generate contours from DTMs appropriate for the scale of the map. This document provides guidance on label placement for geologic maps, and how to further customize them as annotations. New users are recommended to use the new ArcGIS Pro exercise (above). This exercise includes step-by-step instructions and data needed to begin a notional mapping project on Mars. There have been additions to the toolbox since this video was made, and it has been upgraded to work with current versions of ArcGIS. This video demonstrates tools in the PGM Python toolbox to help with common mapping workflows. Tour of the Planetary Geologic Mapping Python Toolbox

The contents and schema map to FGDC (Federal Geographic Data Committee) symbology for planetary geologic maps, and may be further modified as needed. This video goes through the geologic map template used by the PGM group to create standardized projects for NASA-funded mappers. Overview of the Geologic Map GIS Template It is intended for those without previous experience with ArcMap. This video is a basic introduction to planetary GIS, including formats, projections, and symbology.

Introduction to GIS Data for ArcMap 10.1 and Higher

GIS Tutorial 1 for ArcGIS 10.3.x pdf