ArcGIS Location Tracking Privacy Best Practices (Esri Whitepaper).This document contains relevant information that helps guide IT managers, GIS administrators, andprivacy and security team members in deploying cloud and enterprise GIS in a manner that helps complywith privacy regulations, such as GDPR, for location tracking services._Communities around the world are taking strides in mitigating the threat that COVID-19 (coronavirus) poses. Geography and location analysis have a crucial role in better understanding this evolving pandemic.When you need help quickly, Esri can provide data, software, configurable applications, and technical support for your emergency GIS operations. Use GIS to rapidly access and visualize mission-critical information. Get the information you need quickly, in a way that’s easy to understand, to make better decisions during a crisis.Esri’s Disaster Response Program (DRP) assists with disasters worldwide as part of our corporate citizenship. We support response and relief efforts with GIS technology and expertise.More information...

This web map features a vector basemap of OpenStreetMap (OSM) data created and hosted by Esri. Esri produced this vector tile basemap in ArcGIS Pro from a live replica of OSM data, hosted by Esri, and rendered using a creative cartographic style emulating a blueprint technical drawing. The vector tiles are updated every few weeks with the latest OSM data. This vector basemap is freely available for any user or developer to build into their web map or web mapping apps.OpenStreetMap (OSM) is an open collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. Volunteers gather location data using GPS, local knowledge, and other free sources of information and upload it. The resulting free map can be viewed and downloaded from the OpenStreetMap site: www.OpenStreetMap.org. Esri is a supporter of the OSM project and is excited to make this new vector basemap available available to the OSM, GIS, and Developer communities.

This web map references the live tiled map service from the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project. OpenStreetMap (OSM) is an open collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. Volunteers gather location data using GPS, local knowledge, and other free sources of information and upload it. The resulting free map can be viewed and downloaded from the OpenStreetMap server: https://www.OpenStreetMap.org. See that website for additional information about OpenStreetMap. It is made available as a basemap for GIS work in ESRI products under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license. Tip: This service is one of the basemaps used in the ArcGIS.com map viewer. Simply click one of those links to launch the interactive application of your choice, and then choose Open Street Map from the Basemap control to start using this service. You'll also find this service in the Basemap gallery in ArcGIS Explorer Desktop and ArcGIS Desktop 10. Tip: Here are some well known locations as they appear in this web map, accessed by launching the web map with a URL that contains location parameters: Athens, Cairo, Jakarta, Moscow, Mumbai, Nairobi, Paris, Rio De Janeiro, Shanghai

This world cities layer presents the locations of many cities of the world, both major cities and many provincial capitals.Population estimates are provided for those cities listed in open source data from the United Nations and US Census.

Responding to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic requires real-time learning and collaborative work. This necessary collaboration spans across industries and sectors, calling us to come together to help however we can. At Esri, in collaboration with our business partners and user community, we launched the Esri COVID-19 Resources and GIS Hub, featuring a collection of datasets, applications, and other useful content for planning and response._Communities around the world are taking strides in mitigating the threat that COVID-19 (coronavirus) poses. Geography and location analysis have a crucial role in better understanding this evolving pandemic.When you need help quickly, Esri can provide data, software, configurable applications, and technical support for your emergency GIS operations. Use GIS to rapidly access and visualize mission-critical information. Get the information you need quickly, in a way that’s easy to understand, to make better decisions during a crisis.Esri’s Disaster Response Program (DRP) assists with disasters worldwide as part of our corporate citizenship. We support response and relief efforts with GIS technology and expertise.More information...

This National Geographic Style Map (World Edition) web map provides a reference map for the world that includes administrative boundaries, cities, protected areas, highways, roads, railways, water features, buildings, and landmarks, overlaid on shaded relief and a colorized physical ecosystems base for added context to conservation and biodiversity topics. Alignment of boundaries is a presentation of the feature provided by our data vendors and does not imply endorsement by Esri, National Geographic or any governing authority.This basemap, included in the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, uses the National Geographic Style vector tile layer and the National Geographic Style Base and World Hillshade raster tile layers.The vector tile layer in this web map is built using the same data sources used for other Esri Vector Basemaps. For details on data sources contributed by the GIS community, view the map of Community Maps Basemap Contributors. Esri Vector Basemaps are updated monthly.Use this MapThis map is designed to be used as a basemap for overlaying other layers of information or as a stand-alone reference map. You can add layers to this web map and save as your own map. If you like, you can add this web map to a custom basemap gallery for others in your organization to use in creating web maps. If you would like to add this map as a layer in other maps you are creating, you may use the tile layers referenced in this map.

World Imagery provides one meter or better satellite and aerial imagery for most of the world’s landmass and lower resolution satellite imagery worldwide. The map is currently comprised of the following sources: Worldwide 15-m resolution TerraColor imagery at small and medium map scales.Maxar imagery basemap products around the world: Vivid Premium at 15-cm HD resolution for select metropolitan areas, Vivid Advanced 30-cm HD for more than 1,000 metropolitan areas, and Vivid Standard from 1.2-m to 0.6-cm resolution for the most of the world, with 30-cm HD across the United States and parts of Western Europe. More information on the Maxar products is included below. High-resolution aerial photography contributed by the GIS User Community. This imagery ranges from 30-cm to 3-cm resolution. You can contribute your imagery to this map and have it served by Esri via the Community Maps Program. Maxar Basemap ProductsVivid PremiumProvides committed image currency in a high-resolution, high-quality image layer over defined metropolitan and high-interest areas across the globe. The product provides 15-cm HD resolution imagery.Vivid AdvancedProvides committed image currency in a high-resolution, high-quality image layer over defined metropolitan and high-interest areas across the globe. The product includes a mix of native 30-cm and 30-cm HD resolution imagery.Vivid StandardProvides a visually consistent and continuous image layer over large areas through advanced image mosaicking techniques, including tonal balancing and seamline blending across thousands of image strips. Available from 1.2-m down to 30-cm HD. More on Maxar HD. Imagery UpdatesYou can use the Updates Mode in the World Imagery Wayback app to learn more about recent and pending updates. Accessing this information requires a user login with an ArcGIS organizational account. CitationsThis layer includes imagery provider, collection date, resolution, accuracy, and source of the imagery. With the Identify tool in ArcGIS Desktop or the ArcGIS Online Map Viewer you can see imagery citations. Citations returned apply only to the available imagery at that location and scale. You may need to zoom in to view the best available imagery. Citations can also be accessed in the World Imagery with Metadata web map.UseYou can add this layer to the ArcGIS Online Map Viewer, ArcGIS Desktop, or ArcGIS Pro. To view this layer with a useful reference overlay, open the Imagery Hybrid web map.FeedbackHave you ever seen a problem in the Esri World Imagery Map that you wanted to report? You can use the Imagery Map Feedback web map to provide comments on issues. The feedback will be reviewed by the ArcGIS Online team and considered for one of our updates.

The global Geographic Information System (GIS) software market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing adoption across various sectors like government, utilities, and transportation. The market, currently valued at approximately $15 billion in 2025, is projected to achieve a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2025 to 2033. This significant expansion is fueled by several key trends, including the rising demand for location-based services, the proliferation of geospatial data, and the increasing use of cloud-based GIS solutions. The cloud-based segment is rapidly gaining traction due to its scalability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. Furthermore, the enterprise application segment dominates the market share, reflecting the widespread adoption of GIS for complex spatial analysis and decision-making in large organizations. While the market faces some restraints, such as the high initial investment costs for some advanced systems and the need for specialized expertise, the overall growth trajectory remains positive. The increasing integration of GIS with other technologies like AI and IoT further enhances its capabilities, opening new avenues for market expansion. Major players like Esri, Google, and Pitney Bowes are leading the market, constantly innovating and expanding their product offerings to meet evolving customer needs. The regional distribution of the market shows strong performance in North America and Europe, driven by advanced technological infrastructure and high adoption rates. However, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a significant growth area, propelled by rapid urbanization and infrastructure development. The competitive landscape is marked by both established players and emerging startups, fostering innovation and competition. The ongoing advancements in GIS technology, including improvements in data visualization, analytics, and mobile accessibility, are expected to further propel market growth in the coming years. The integration of GIS with other technologies will lead to new applications and expanded opportunities, ultimately driving the market towards sustained expansion throughout the forecast period.

Geoprocessing service Esri ArcGIS Server - Visibility_DMR 5G is a public service intended for visibility analysis execution using the dataset Digital Terrain Model of the Czech Republic of the 5th generation (DMR 5G). Geoprocessing service enables to find out, which area is visible from chosen observer location to defined distance. When using the service is necessary to choose the observer location, pecify oberver offset above the terrain and define the distance, in which the visibility analysis is demanded. The result of the analysis is visibility field (area) represented by polygons, which delimit visible parts of the terrain.

The geoprocessing service is published as asynchronous. The result is passed on client throught Result Map Service Visibility_DMR 5G (MapService). The result can be downloaded from server and saved to a local disc as shapefile using URL, which is generated and sended by the geoprocessing service. URL for the result download throught a web client is published in running service record, that is sent from server to the client.

The professional map services market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $625.6 million in 2025 and exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.0% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. The increasing adoption of location-based services across diverse sectors like utilities, construction, transportation, and government is a primary driver. Advanced mapping technologies, including AI-powered mapping and real-time data integration, are enhancing the accuracy and functionality of map services, leading to increased demand. Furthermore, the growing need for precise mapping data for infrastructure planning, urban development, and disaster management is significantly contributing to market growth. The market segmentation reveals a strong reliance on consulting and advisory services, alongside significant demand for deployment and integration, and ongoing support and maintenance. Competition is fierce, with established players like Google, TomTom, and Esri vying for market share alongside emerging innovative companies specializing in niche applications. Geographic expansion is also a key aspect, with North America and Europe currently holding significant market share, but Asia-Pacific exhibiting rapid growth potential driven by infrastructure development and increasing technological adoption. The market's future trajectory appears bright, anticipating continued growth driven by technological advancements and expanding application areas. The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) data into mapping solutions presents a substantial opportunity for market expansion. The increasing reliance on autonomous vehicles and drone technology will further fuel demand for highly accurate and detailed mapping data. However, challenges remain, including data security concerns and the need for robust data management infrastructure. The competitive landscape necessitates continuous innovation and strategic partnerships to secure market share and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The ongoing development of standardized mapping data formats and protocols will play a crucial role in facilitating market growth and interoperability.

Statistical analyses and maps representing mean, high, and low water-level conditions in the surface water and groundwater of Miami-Dade County were made by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, to help inform decisions necessary for urban planning and development. Sixteen maps were created that show contours of (1) the mean of daily water levels at each site during October and May for the 2000-2009 water years; (2) the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles of the daily water levels at each site during October and May and for all months during 2000-2009; and (3) the differences between mean October and May water levels, as well as the differences in the percentiles of water levels for all months, between 1990-1999 and 2000-2009. The 80th, 90th, and 96th percentiles of the annual maximums of daily groundwater levels during 1974-2009 (a 35-year period) were computed to provide an indication of unusually hig ...

Contents: This is an ArcGIS Pro zip file that you can download and use for creating map books based on United States National Grid (USNG). It contains a geodatabase, layouts, and tasks designed to teach you how to create a basic map book.Version 1.0.0 Uploaded on May 24th and created with ArcGIS Pro 2.1.3 - Please see the README below before getting started!Updated to 1.1.0 on August 20thUpdated to 1.2.0 on September 7thUpdated to 2.0.0 on October 12thUpdate to 2.1.0 on December 29thBack to 1.2.0 due to breaking changes in the templateBack to 1.0.0 due to breaking changes in the template as of June 11th 2019Updated to 2.1.1 on October 8th 2019Audience: GIS Professionals and new users of ArcGIS Pro who support Public Safety agencies with map books. If you are looking for apps that can be used by any public safety professional, see the USNG Lookup Viewer.Purpose: To teach you how to make a map book with critical infrastructure and a basemap, based on USNG. You NEED to follow the steps in the task and not try to take shortcuts the first time you use this task in order to receive the full benefits. Background: This ArcGIS Pro template is meant to be a starting point for your map book projects and is based on best practices by the USNG National Implementation Center (TUNIC) at Delta State University and is hosted by the NAPSG Foundation. This does not replace previous templates created in ArcMap, but is a new experimental approach to making map books. We will continue to refine this template and work with other organizations to make improvements over time. So please send us your feedback admin@publicsafetygis.org and comments below. Instructions: Download the zip file by clicking on the thumbnail or the Download button.Unzip the file to an appropriate location on your computer (C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\ArcGIS\Projects is a common location for ArcGIS Pro Projects).Open the USNG Map book Project File (APRX).If the Task is not already open by default, navigate to Catalog > Tasks > and open 'Create a US National Grid Map Book' Follow the instructions! This task will have some automated processes and models that run in the background but you should pay close attention to the instructions so you also learn all of the steps. This will allow you to innovate and customize the template for your own use.FAQsWhat is US National Grid? The US National Grid (USNG) is a point and area reference system that provides for actionable location information in a uniform format. Its use helps achieve consistent situational awareness across all levels of government, disciplines, and threats & hazards – regardless of your role in an incident.One of the key resources NAPSG makes available to support emergency responders is a basic USNG situational awareness application. See the NAPSG Foundation and USNG Center websites for more information.What is an ArcGIS Pro Task? A task is a set of preconfigured steps that guide you and others through a workflow or business process. A task can be used to implement a best-practice workflow, improve the efficiency of a workflow, or create a series of interactive tutorial steps. See "What is a Task?" for more information.Do I need to be proficient in ArcGIS Pro to use this template? We feel that this is a good starting point if you have already taken the ArcGIS Pro QuickStart Tutorials. While the task will automate many steps, you will want to get comfortable with the map layouts and other new features in ArcGIS Pro.Is this template free? This resources is provided at no-cost, but also with no guarantees of quality assurance or support at this time. Can't I just use ArcMap? Ok - here you go. USNG 1:24K Map Template for ArcMapKnown Limitations and BugsZoom To: It appears there may be a bug or limitation with automatically zooming the map to the proper extent, so get comfortable with navigation or zoom to feature via the attribute table.FGDC Compliance: We are seeking feedback from experts in the field to make sure that this meets minimum requirements. At this point in time we do not claim to have any official endorsement of standardization. File Size: Highly detailed basemaps can really add up and contribute to your overall file size, especially over a large area / many pages. Consider making a simple "Basemap" of street centerlines and building footprints.We will do the best we can to address limitations and are very open to feedback!

Building a resource locator in ArcGIS Online (video).View this short demonstration on how to build a simple resource locator in ArcGIS Online. In this demonstration the presenter publishes an existing Web Map to the Local Perspective configurable application template. The resulting application includes the ability to locate and navigate to different health resources that would be critical in managing a surge of displaced people related to a significant event impacting public health._Communities around the world are taking strides in mitigating the threat that COVID-19 (coronavirus) poses. Geography and location analysis have a crucial role in better understanding this evolving pandemic.When you need help quickly, Esri can provide data, software, configurable applications, and technical support for your emergency GIS operations. Use GIS to rapidly access and visualize mission-critical information. Get the information you need quickly, in a way that’s easy to understand, to make better decisions during a crisis.Esri’s Disaster Response Program (DRP) assists with disasters worldwide as part of our corporate citizenship. We support response and relief efforts with GIS technology and expertise.More information...

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Geoprocessing service Esri ArcGIS Server - SkyLineGraph_DMR 4G is a public service intended for visibility analysis execution using the dataset Digital Terrain Model of the Czech Republic of the 4th generation (DMR 4G). Geoprocessing service enables to find out, which area is visible from chosen observer location to defined distance. When using the service is necessary to choose the observer location, specify oberver offset above the terrain and define the distance, in which the visibility analysis is demanded. The result of the analysis is visibility field (area) represented by polygons, which delimit visible parts of the terrain. The geoprocessing service is published as asynchronous. The result is passed on client throught Result Map Service Visibility_DMR 4G (MapService). The result can be downloaded from server and saved to a local disc as shapefile using URL, which is generated and sended by the geoprocessing service. URL for the result download throught a web client is published in running service record, that is sent from server to the client.

Geoprocessing service Esri ArcGIS Server - Visibility_DMP 1G is a public service intended for visibility analysis execution using the dataset Digital Surface Model of the Czech Republic of the 1st generation (DMP 1G). Geoprocessing service enables to find out, which area is visible from chosen observer location to defined distance. When using the service is necessary to choose the observer location, specify oberver offset above the terrain and define the distance, in which the visibility analysis is demanded. The result of the analysis is visibility field (area) represented by polygons, which delimit visible parts of the terrain.

The geoprocessing service is published as asynchronous. The result is passed on client throught Result Map Service Visibility_DMP 1G (MapService). The result can be downloaded from server and saved to a local disc as shapefile using URL, which is generated and sended by the geoprocessing service. URL for the result download throught a web client is published in running service record, that is sent from server to the client.

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Needing to answer the question of “where” sat at the forefront of everyone’s mind, and using a geographic information system (GIS) for real-time surveillance transformed possibly overwhelming data into location intelligence that provided agencies and civic leaders with valuable insights.This book highlights best practices, key GIS capabilities, and lessons learned during the COVID-19 response that can help communities prepare for the next crisis.GIS has empowered:Organizations to use human mobility data to estimate the adherence to social distancing guidelinesCommunities to monitor their health care systems’ capacity through spatially enabled surge toolsGovernments to use location-allocation methods to site new resources (i.e., testing sites and augmented care sites) in ways that account for at-risk and vulnerable populationsCommunities to use maps and spatial analysis to review case trends at local levels to support reopening of economiesOrganizations to think spatially as they consider “back-to-the-workplace” plans that account for physical distancing and employee safety needsLearning from COVID-19 also includes a “next steps” section that provides ideas, strategies, tools, and actions to help jump-start your own use of GIS, either as a citizen scientist or a health professional. A collection of online resources, including additional stories, videos, new ideas and concepts, and downloadable tools and content, complements this book.Now is the time to use science and data to make informed decisions for our future, and this book shows us how we can do it.Dr. Este GeraghtyDr. Este Geraghty is the chief medical officer and health solutions director at Esri where she leads business development for the Health and Human Services sector.Matt ArtzMatt Artz is a content strategist for Esri Press. He brings a wide breadth of experience in environmental science, technology, and marketing.

This map presents land cover and detailed topographic maps for the United States. It uses the USA Topographic Map service. The map includes the National Park Service (NPS) Natural Earth physical map at 1.24km per pixel for the world at small scales, i-cubed eTOPO 1:250,000-scale maps for the contiguous United States at medium scales, and National Geographic TOPO! 1:100,000 and 1:24,000-scale maps (1:250,000 and 1:63,000 in Alaska) for the United States at large scales. The TOPO! maps are seamless, scanned images of United States Geological Survey (USGS) paper topographic maps.

The maps provide a very useful basemap for a variety of applications, particularly in rural areas where the topographic maps provide unique detail and features from other basemaps.

To add this map service into a desktop application directly, go to the entry for the USA Topo Maps map service.

Tip: Here are some famous locations as they appear in this web map, accessed by including their location in the URL that launches the map:

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Golden Gate, California

The Statue of Liberty, New York

Washington DC

Canyon De Chelly, Arizona

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Area 51, Nevada

This map displays the Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) for the next 72 hours across the contiguous United States. Data are updated hourly from the National Digital Forecast Database produced by the National Weather Service.The dataset includes incremental and cumulative precipitation data in 6-hour intervals. In the ArcGIS Online map viewer you can enable the time animation feature and select either the "Amount by Time" (incremental) layer or the "Accumulation by Time" (cumulative) layer to view a 72-hour animation of forecast precipitation. All times are reported according to your local time zone.Where is the data coming from?The National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD) was designed to provide access to weather forecasts in digital form from a central location. The NDFD produces forecast data of sensible weather elements. NDFD contains a seamless mosaic of digital forecasts from National Weather Service (NWS) field offices working in collaboration with the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). All of these organizations are under the administration of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).Source: https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/SL.us008001/ST.opnl/DF.gr2/DC.ndfd/AR.conus/VP.001-003/ds.qpf.binWhere can I find other NDFD data?The Source data is downloaded and parsed using the Aggregated Live Feeds methodology to return information that can be served through ArcGIS Server as a map service or used to update Hosted Feature Services in Online or Enterprise.What can you do with this layer?This map service is suitable for data discovery and visualization. Identify features by clicking on the map to reveal the pre-configured pop-ups. View the time-enabled data using the time slider by Enabling Time Animation.This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency.If you would like to be alerted to potential issues or simply see when this Service will update next, please visit our Live Feed Status Page!