GIS Map Creation for “The Last Empty Places” by Peter Stark

GIS Map Creation for “The Last Empty Places” by Peter Stark

GCS collaborated with Random House, Inc. to create professional GIS-based maps for the publication of Peter Stark’s book, “The Last Empty Places.” Using ESRI ArcMap, GCS developed high-quality maps tailored to Random House’s specific requirements, ensuring a polished and professional appearance for the final printed edition.

Key Aspects of the Project:

• Digitized Features: GCS digitized map features from paper sources to create accurate digital representations.
• Utilization of GIS Datasets: The maps incorporated various electronic GIS datasets, including digital elevation models (DEMs), satellite imagery, and political boundaries.
• Custom Modifications: Where necessary, existing datasets were edited and customized to align with specific features mentioned in the book’s text.

The collaboration between GCS and Random House ensured that the maps met the highest publishing standards, offering readers detailed and visually engaging cartographic representations of the landscapes featured in the book.