GIS: Geographic Information Systems

A Geographic Information System (GIS) can capture, store, analyze, manage, and present data that is linked to a geographic location.  Our staff is knowledgeable in many aspects of GIS including: remote sensing techniques, geodatabase design and development, programming, spatial modeling and cartographic design.  We use GIS for research and to create educational products and applications that can be shared through the web.

GIS Geography Lessons

For each set of lessons, use the maps to answer the questions!  For maps with multiple themes, you can turn themes on and off.  Feel free to explore the lessons in any order.

Click here for questions.

Lesson 1 Why do people live where they live?

Lesson 2 Understanding watersystems and watersheds.

Lesson 3 Find the patch and conservation.

GIS Data Collection: Community Asset Management

Store Survey

Thirfty Meal Plan

If you have questions related to GIS, contact:

Nathan Hilbert
GIS Applications Developer
Agroecosystem Management Program
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
201 Thorne Hall, 1680 Madison Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691
hilbert.34@osu.edu