Mapping the Future of America's National Parks

Mapping the Future of America's National Parks
Author: Mark Henry
Publisher: ESRI, Inc.
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2004
Genre: Geographic information systems
ISBN: 1589480805

Demonstrating how geographic information systems (GIS) captures, stores, analyzes, manipulates, updates, and displays all forms of geographically referenced information, this visually stunning book is a unique resource for national park visitors and managers. Filled with colorful maps, charts, and photographs, this book documents the spread of GIS into every corner of the National Park Service and details its use in repairing trails and roads, locating artifacts, restoring American battlefields, guiding development, understanding wildfires, and protecting fragile lands. Dozens of detailed examples illustrate the invaluable role of GIS mapping in national parks.