Sources of digital map dataOrdnance Survey Digital Data from DIGIMAP
Raster data also available
Georeferenced for use in a GIS
Historic OS mapping
Digimap Classic
Digimap Carto
Digimap Download
Digital mapping data for a user-specifiedarea
Raster data can also be downloaded
Digital mapping data cannot be vieweddirectly – special software is required
Maps and data – using a GISA GIS (Geographic Information System) is a computer program which enables the creation, editing and viewing of spatial data
Spatial data relates to real world objects – places, roads, rivers, trees…
A GIS is spatially aware – it works with real world coordinates, distances and areas
… and it creates maps!
MAPINFO - a GIS and digital mapping tool
MapInfo is a professional and fully functional mappingprogram
It is site licensed by the University
It can be used by all departments and university members
It can be installed on any desktop or laptop PC
MapInfo workstations are available in the Bodleian Map Room
Mapping spatial data
Mapping spatial data
Lakes table
Towns table
Rivers table
Roads table
Tables of data can be combined to create a map
Mapping thematic data
Digital mapping gives you control
Exclude irrelevant detail
Add selected details from a database
Or by using drawing tools
Add a title and legend to complete
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