- St. Olaf Libraries
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- Interdisciplinary Studies 234: Human Geography
- Creating Your Map Project
Interdisciplinary Studies 234: Human Geography
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Mapping Historical Locations
- Mapping Historical DataClass presentation for ID 234
Logging into ArcGIS Online
You will receive an invite to activate your account before the training session in class! If you want access the site earlier, submit a ticket to the IT Helpdesk.
It is recommended to use Chrome when accessing ArcGIS Online. For Mac users, Safari will occasionally cause errors with the log-in process. ArcGIS Online is also compatible with iOS.
- St. Olaf ArcGIS OnlineTo start your project, make sure to log into the ArcGIS Online organization for St. Olaf College. When using the site, the St. Olaf banner should appear on the page.
Spreadsheets & Creating Your Project
Blank Template
Copy the template to your own Google Drive and add your own data!
- Creating Time MapsWant to add time or a time slider bar to your map? Instructions for creating "time aware" maps in ArcGIS Online and adding it to Story Maps
- Example Spreadsheet: Evolution of Cinnabar and VermilionExample spreadsheet with data filled in
- Want to add an tour of your data? Add a Map Tour!Looking for other fun ways to display your data? After adding the Time Map, add a Map Tour as a way to display the data.
• Pros with Map Tour: Add a couple "point and click" locations with pop-ups to display images, videos, or text
• Cons with Map Tour: For display only - so the spreadsheet pop-up and time bar won't appear
Finished with Your Project? Publishing and Sharing
To submit your project, make sure to save it to the "ID 234, Fall 2024: Human Geography"
Mark your project as either "Organization" or "Public" - if you want to make your project public, but not have it show in search engines, check out the video for Marking StoryMaps as Unlisted
I have questions!
For any questions on spreadsheets, creating time maps, or StoryMaps - reach out to Sara Lynnore (sara@stolaf.edu) to book either an in-person or virtual appointment. My availability varies per week, but staffed hours are:
- Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm
- Friday (remote most weeks): 8am - 5pm