Study Area Mapping | Create Map Layout in ArcGIS
Summary
TLDRThe video is a tutorial on how to create a study area map using ArcGIS. It begins with adding a shapefile and selecting the study area from the attribute table. The user exports the data and renames it for easier access. The tutorial covers changing colors, framing, and showing the study area and district boundary. It explains layout adjustments, inserting a new data frame, changing colors, and adding titles, legends, and scales. Detailed steps are provided for inserting grids for latitude and longitude, adjusting tick marks, and changing scale text, highlighting customization options for professional map presentation. Lastly, the map is saved by exporting it to the desired location.
Takeaways
- 🗺️ Add shapefile and select study area in ArcGIS.
- 🖌️ Change the color and layout as needed.
- 📏 Insert grids for latitude and longitude.
- 🖼️ Frame and highlight the study area and district boundary.
- ✍️ Customize the title and legend for clear presentation.
- 🖱️ Adjust tick marks outside the data frame.
- 📐 Include scale bar and scale text on the map.
- 📄 Save the map by exporting it.
- 🔍 Use insert options for title, legend, and scale.
- 🎨 Modify background and shadow in legends.
- 📝 Grid labels can be customized for clarity.
- 💾 Save the final map properly for future access.
Timeline
- 00:00:00 - 00:05:00
The narrator starts by adding a shapefile to prepare a study area map using ArcGIS. After selecting the study area from the attribute table, the data is exported and renamed for easy access. The color of the extracted study area is changed for visual distinction. The narrator discusses framing the study area and district boundary, adjusting page layout, and adds a data frame for clarity. The study area is further highlighted using a draw option, colors are adjusted, and title, size, and symbols are customized accordingly.
- 00:05:00 - 00:10:00
The focus shifts to creating a legend for the map. The narrator explains how to insert and edit the legend, including changing borders, backgrounds, and spacing. They demonstrate ungrouping legend items for separate editing and name changes. The narrator deletes duplicated items if necessary, explains inserting title, direction, scale bar, and scale text from the insert option, and emphasizes setting units to kilometers for consistency. They adjust the elements to appear clear and organized on the map.
- 00:10:00 - 00:17:13
Attention is given to inserting a grid, particularly latitude and longitude lines, and adjusting their appearance and label orientation. Labels are set to display at specific locations, and spacing is adjusted for visual clarity. The vertical labels’ tick marks are manipulated to appear outside the data frame, improving aesthetics. The narrator groups map elements to prevent changes, adds a border to enhance appearance, and explains exporting the map with chosen resolution settings. Finally, the completed study area map is saved and the process concludes with a brief reflection on creating maps in ArcGIS.
Mind Map
Frequently Asked Question
What is the first step in creating a study area map in ArcGIS?
The first step is to add the shapefile to the project.
How do I select my study area in ArcGIS?
Open the attribute table and select your study area before exporting the data.
How can I change the layout of my map?
You can change the layout by going to the page and print setup and selecting either portrait or landscape.
How do I insert a grid for latitude and longitude?
Go to properties, select new grid, and follow the options to arrange latitude and longitude accordingly.
How do I save the completed map?
Go to file, select export map, choose the folder, rename the file, and select the type to save the map.
How can I adjust the scale and insert scale text?
You can change scale units and insert scale text using the insert option, keeping the units like kilometers.
What is the importance of inserting a grid in the map?
Inserting a grid allows you to represent latitude and longitude, giving a precise location reference on the map.
Why would I want to change the color of the study area?
Changing the color helps in clearly distinguishing the study area from other regions in the map.
How do I add a legend to the map?
Go to the insert option, choose the legend, and customize it according to your preferences.
How can I alter the appearance of labels on the grid?
You can adjust font size, color, and orientation of labels in the grid properties.
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- ArcGIS
- shapefile
- study area
- export data
- map customization
- latitude and longitude
- grid insertion
- map framing
- color change
- map layout