This presentation will share tips and techniques for transforming LiDAR datasets into stunning visuals. Learn how to leverage color schemes, shading, and perspective to highlight terrain features and patterns in ways that are aesthetically engaging.
Meghan Burns is a GIS Analyst and the MSDI Administrative Boundary Theme Steward within the Water Information Team at the Montana State Library, where she also works on MSDI Elevation, Hydrology, Hydrologic Units, Imagery, and Soils. Her most recent project is PM on the MSL Web GIS... Read More →
GIS Analyst - Water Info Lead, Montana State Library Geographic Information
Troy Blandford is the Water Information System Manager at the Montana State Library and works with hydrography, lidar, imagery, and other water- related geospatial data every day. After graduating from the University of Idaho with a B.S in Environmental Science and an M.S in Geography... Read More →
Pat is a GIS technician at the Montana State Library working in the Water Information and User Services Teams focusing on lidar and water supply data. After graduating for Montana State University with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Geospatial Analysis he spent time working as... Read More →
I am a GIS Technician at the Montana State Library. I graduated from the University of Montana with a B.S. in Geography and a GIS certificate. My work at MSL includes providing lidar data to the State of Montana and supporting the public and private sector with GIS expertise.
Comic Sans, Arial, Calibri, Papyrus…does it matter which fonts you use in your map? Fonts—typefaces—have a powerful impact on the look and feel of a map, and can make the difference between an amateur and a professional document. In this presentation, we will show common pitfalls to avoid with font choice and label design, especially with respect to accessibility and legibility. We will also discuss visual hierarchy, what to look for in a font, and how fonts can have personalities.
Elaine started at USGS as an applied researcher in multi-scale cartography. She is now the National Map Liaison to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas.
