Web Mapping Illustrated: Using Open Source GIS Toolkits - Tyler Mitchell

Web Mapping Illustrated: Using Open Source GIS Toolkits is a comprehensive guide for creating and publishing online maps using free tools available on the Internet. This manual is valuable for developers, city guide websites, businesses, and state governments looking to display various locations and data on maps. It covers the use of tools such as MapServer, OpenEV, GDAL/OGR, and PostGIS to create interactive maps and provides insights on finding, collecting, understanding, using, and sharing mapping data. The book also demonstrates the combination of geographic data, GPS, and data management tools to meet mapping information needs. With a focus on web mapping, this manual offers a direct route to creating valuable maps for both professional and DIY enthusiasts.

• Author: Mitchell, Tyler
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Illustration: N
• Language: ENG
• Title: Web Mapping Illustrated: Using Open Source GIS Toolkits
• Pages: 00372 (Unencrypted)
• On Sale: 2008-12-17
• SKU-13/ISBN: 9780596008659

This manual falls under the categories of mapping and web site development, making it a valuable resource for those interested in web mapping and GIS tools.