Reflection
Link to the map
Link to the spreadsheet
For this lab, I used ArcGIS Online to create an interactive map of buildings on Carleton’s campus. I started by uploading the CSV spreadsheet and choosing a basemap that made the campus easy to recognize. I wanted my map to be simple and easy to understand, so I adjusted the symbols and added labels to identify different buildings. In terms of applying the methods in a real-world scenario, I think web mapping has a lot of potential for Digital Humanities projects, especially for historical research. My favorite part of this assignment happens to be the part when we decide which buildings to include.
think this really gives us personal space to display our thoughts. For example, historians could use maps to show how cities have expanded over time, how different communities are distributed, or how historical buildings have disappeared. Instead of simply reading about these changes, people can explore them visually. This can help us notice patterns that might be difficult to recognize from written sources alone. Therefore, this exercise helped me understand how maps can be used not only to display locations, but also to communicate information and support historical arguments.
Hi Joey! I loved your choice for the basemap and labels! They show a clear pattern of the places on campus that you frequent. I also agree with the point that making maps is a good way to express ourselves and display our thoughts. And as you mentioned, a lot of the times, if we visualize parts of history, it can leave a deeper impression in people’s minds.
Joey, I enjoyed your post! Your blue gradient for days visited makes it easy to see at a glance that Burton and Goodhue anchor your week, and the legend makes the numbers clear. I also liked your point that choosing which buildings to include is the most personal part. Those choices quietly shape the story a map tells, which connects nicely to your historical examples.