Workshop

Mapping Historical Data in QGIS

Follow-along instructions for creating a static map of post-WWI Poland using a georeferenced map and historic demographic data in QGIS. No GIS experience is required.

8 activities

This course is designed for historians getting started thinking about using GIS in their research.

Activities

  1. 1. Introduction to GIS
  2. 2. Tutorial requirements
  3. 3. Data overview
  4. 4. Import datasets
  5. 5. Visualize statistics
  6. 6. Share results
  7. 7. Browse maps and data
  8. In-person materials

    Links to data and slides for the in-person version of Introduction to GIS from the Harvard Map Collection.

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