Describing and interpreting maps using GIS
GIS maps
geographical information system (GIS) Electronic maps with layers added to display information about the area. (GIS) maps are digital maps that have layers of data added to them. GIS maps can be changed to show specific information about a place. Information layers can be shown as:
- area shading - sections of the map are shaded to show patterns
- graphs - bar charts, pie charts and proportional symbols are overlain
- photographs - photographs can be added to points on the map
- flow lines - lines to show movements between places