Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News

Wisconsin geospatial news published by the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s office, Madison, WI.

SCO and UW-Eau Claire launch “virtual data integration” research project

May 4, 2012

The State Cartographer’s Office and UW-Eau Claire have launched a research project to examine the feasibility of producing an online multi-county parcel map viewer.

WLIA outlines new initiatives

May 1, 2012

“Just Do It” is the new mantra of the Wisconsin Land Information Association. A statewide parcel pilot project, a statewide data integration plan, and a new look at geospatial legislation top the list of goals for 2012.

133 map categories! How the US Department of Agriculture solved a complex cartographic design problem

April 25, 2012

How to design a color palette for a map with 133 categories.

Managing information overload with Web feeds

April 20, 2012

Looking for a slick way to stay current on your favorite Web content? Give feeds a try.

FOSS4G North America headed to Minneapolis in 2013

April 19, 2012

Conference will highlight the latest and greatest projects from the Open Source Geospatial foundation.

Final program published for Geospatial Summit at UW-Madison

April 13, 2012

The final program is available for the Geospatial Summit at UW-Madison on April 26, 2012.

National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) study complete

March 28, 2012

The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) has just been completed.

Preliminary program available for Geospatial Summit at UW-Madison

March 14, 2012

The preliminary program is available for the Geospatial Summit at UW-Madison on April 26, 2012.

UW-Milwaukee offering online GIS in Transit course

March 5, 2012

The course is primarily aimed at public transportation professionals, but it is also open to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of GIS applications.  Sign up now, it begins on March 12th!

Bluske retires from La Crosse County after 36 years

March 2, 2012

The Wisconsin land information pioneer reflects on his time working in county government.