Downloading QGIS
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Tutorials
Guides and tutorials for working with GIS software and data.
Styling Maps for Academic Publishing in QGIS
This guide provides cartography tips for map making in QGIS to ensure legibility in grayscale / black-and-white printing by way of academic journal publishing standards.
Using Points to Path for Journey Maps in QGIS
Step-by-step instructions for converting a series of locations into a journey map.
Exporting GeoJSON and Geopackage from ArcGIS Pro
A common question students ask GIS librarians is “How do I get my data out of ArcGIS Pro or share it with someone not using this …
Importing GeoJSON into ArcGIS Pro
If you try to drag and drop a .geoJSON or .json file into the ArcGIS map interface and receive an error, try these steps. Navigate to the Analysis …
Vectorizing Historic Maps in QGIS
Step-by-step instructions for vectorizing data from historic maps, including an example using Atlascope and spatial analysis.
Georeferencing in QGIS
How to georeference maps in QGIS
Adding a Basemap in QGIS
How to add a basemap in QGIS.
Adding Spreadsheet Data to a Map
This tutorial will cover how to add tabular data to a QGIS project. If your spreadsheet is saved in .XLSX format, export it as a .CSV before bringing …
Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS) in QGIS
Explains the fundamental concepts of map projections and Coordinate Reference Systems and quick tips for troubleshooting common CRS issues.
Accessing Maps for Georeferencing
This guide will walk you through finding georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection and understanding the difference between raster …
Accessing OpenStreetMap Data
OpenStreetMap (OSM) offers a rich and dynamic source of geospatial data, often filling gaps where traditional datasets are unavailable. This guide …
Creating README Metadata for GIS Data
Effective data documentation (metadata) is crucial for the long-term usability and understanding of your GIS data, whether you're sharing it …
GIS Data Management Consultation
The Harvard Map Collection actively collects and preserves GIS data for long-term discovery and reuse in the Harvard Geospatial Library (HGL) and …