Spatial Data Visualization

GSS believes that the value of data is defined by its accessibility and presentation. If end-users cannot access the data they need or understand the data in front of them, then we have not done our job as GIS professionals.

When it comes to data accessibility, every step is taken to ensure we are providing clean data that is easy to access; from organized databases, appropriate attribution, or even metadata standards set by the Federal Geographic Data Committee.

The art of cartography is not lost here at GSS. We have mastered the skill of static map making and can confidently say those skills have translated over into the dynamic world of web maps. Due to the wide variety in consumers of our data, we take pride in creating maps that anyone, from the scientific community to the public, can understand.

STORY MAPS & Web apps

Below are examples of GeoSpatial Services Web Apps and Story Maps.

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MODELING FEDERALLY PROTECTED WATERS AND WETLANDS

Examining the effect of narrowing the definition of protected waters under the Clean Water Act

Wading into Wetlands of New Mexico

From high mountain wet meadows to desert springs, discover the diversity of New Mexico wetlands and the functions they provide.

WATERS OF THE U.S. UNDER THREAT

The Trump administration's 2020 Navigable Water Protection Rule threatens to remove Clean Water Act protection for millions of waters and wetlands in the U.S.

SELAWIK NWR NWI & NHD

Selawik National Wildlife Refuge Wetland and Hydrography Mapping

EXPLORING THE ECOLOGICAL HISTORY OF WINONA, MINNESOTA

Examining ecological change in Winona using a historical PLSS land survey completed in 1855.

GETTING TO THE ROOT OF WATER QUALITY ISSUES:

Minnesota's Root River Watershed

WYOWET DECISION SUPPORT TOOL

This tool allows users to view wetland polygons and interact with associated data important to management.

SANTA FE NATIONAL FOREST WETLAND JEWELS

Take time to click through the pages on the left (scroll down to see all 19) and learn about the Santa Fe National Forest Wetland Jewels.

FARMING FOR THE FUTURE OF LAKE ERIE

Join the PLUS-UP program and help reduce off-field phosphorous loadings in the Western Lake Erie Basin

EXPLORING SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO WETLANDS

New Mexico's Wetlands Story

British Petroleum (BP) Project

Over the years, GSS has assisted BP with a variety of geospatial projects, from converting data to a digital format compatible with ArcGIS to the creation of datasets for use in risk analysis. GSS also developed the OneCall web application for ArcGIS Server, which converted the existing BP internet mapping site (IMS) to an updated version of ArcServer while maintaining the functionality of the original IMS. The purpose of the application was to enable efficient internet-based delivery of the North American BP pipeline database, including spatial data display, overlay, navigation tools, drawing, and print functionalities.