LibGuides: GEOG 696: Research Design: GIS Resources and Open Data

LA / California GIS Data and Maps

Sources for public open data sets and maps relating to Los Angeles and California:

LARIAC6
CSUN Library has access to LARIAC6 via CONNECTExplorer. CONNECTExplorer requires that an account be created. If you need an account, please send a message to brianna.limas@csun.edu.

Federal / US GIS Data

Sources for public open data sets and maps provided by the US Federal Government or national sources:

Global Data

30-Meter SRTM Tile Downloader
This interface attempts to ease the pain of downloading 30-meter resolution elevation data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission.
NASA EarthData (Login)
Create a free account to access open EOSDIS data. Earth Observing System Data and Information System is a key core capability in NASA's Earth Science Data Systems Program.
NASA Worldview

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Access to ArcGIS

Complete ArcGIS software is not installed on computers in the University Library; however, it can be accessed for free through myCSUN software.

Free accounts for ArcGIS Online enable you to create maps and visualizations, including powerful StoryMaps, which combine mapping and multimedia functionality to create narratives. Check out ArcGIS tutorials available here:

Get Started with PolicyMap

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PolicyMap is a powerful geographic visualization tool that enables you to create thematic map visualizations from thousands of data sources and create tables and reports of data about geographic areas. Data about demographics, economics, education, health, quality of life, and more are available. To get started with PolicyMap, checkout the PolicyMap primer document, which contains step-by-step instructions for using Policy Map. and checkout the PolicyMap video below to jump in and get started creating visualizations.

PolicyMap Primer