#30DayMapChallenge - Day 12 - Map from 2125
This is by far the most challenging day for me during this challenge; I wasn't sure how to interpret it. I chose make a hypothetical high speed rail map of the lower 48 states of the US. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but there is always tomorrow.
This is by far the most challenging day for me during this challenge; I wasn't sure how to interpret it. I chose make a hypothetical high speed rail map of the lower 48 states of the US. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but there is always tomorrow.
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 12 - Map from 2125
This is by far the most challenging day for me during this challenge; I wasn't sure how to interpret it. I chose make a hypothetical high speed rail map of the lower 48 states of the US. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but there is always tomorrow.
This is by far the most challenging day for me during this challenge; I wasn't sure how to interpret it. I chose make a hypothetical high speed rail map of the lower 48 states of the US. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but there is always tomorrow.
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 11 - Minimal Map
For today's map, I kept things minimal (including the effort).
For today's map, I kept things minimal (including the effort).
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 11 - Minimal Map
For today's map, I kept things minimal (including the effort).
For today's map, I kept things minimal (including the effort).
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 10 - Air
Woke up on Sunday morning to find snow on the ground with flurries throughout the day. Needless to say, this map idea was inspired by Sunday's weather. Brrrrr....🥶
Woke up on Sunday morning to find snow on the ground with flurries throughout the day. Needless to say, this map idea was inspired by Sunday's weather. Brrrrr....🥶
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 10 - Air
Woke up on Sunday morning to find snow on the ground with flurries throughout the day. Needless to say, this map idea was inspired by Sunday's weather. Brrrrr....🥶
Woke up on Sunday morning to find snow on the ground with flurries throughout the day. Needless to say, this map idea was inspired by Sunday's weather. Brrrrr....🥶
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 9 - Analog
I shall call it LEGO-HIO! I've made a few LEGO maps in ArcGIS Pro, so why not try it with real LEGO. Would have been nice if the colors matched but at least I had enough flowers for the big cities. 100% FUN!
I shall call it LEGO-HIO! I've made a few LEGO maps in ArcGIS Pro, so why not try it with real LEGO. Would have been nice if the colors matched but at least I had enough flowers for the big cities. 100% FUN!
November 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 9 - Analog
I shall call it LEGO-HIO! I've made a few LEGO maps in ArcGIS Pro, so why not try it with real LEGO. Would have been nice if the colors matched but at least I had enough flowers for the big cities. 100% FUN!
I shall call it LEGO-HIO! I've made a few LEGO maps in ArcGIS Pro, so why not try it with real LEGO. Would have been nice if the colors matched but at least I had enough flowers for the big cities. 100% FUN!
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 8 - Urban
Today I decided to just experiment and play around with visualization, nothing too crazy or purposeful. Obviously I am focusing on Detroit but several suburbs are also included. I did highlight the road network and freeways for some razzle dazzle.
Today I decided to just experiment and play around with visualization, nothing too crazy or purposeful. Obviously I am focusing on Detroit but several suburbs are also included. I did highlight the road network and freeways for some razzle dazzle.
November 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 8 - Urban
Today I decided to just experiment and play around with visualization, nothing too crazy or purposeful. Obviously I am focusing on Detroit but several suburbs are also included. I did highlight the road network and freeways for some razzle dazzle.
Today I decided to just experiment and play around with visualization, nothing too crazy or purposeful. Obviously I am focusing on Detroit but several suburbs are also included. I did highlight the road network and freeways for some razzle dazzle.
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 7 - Accessibility
In 2010, I went on a weekend trip to Chicago. This trip left a lasting impression on me of how a decent rail system can make a large city so accessible without a car. This map shows a one mile buffer from the "L".
In 2010, I went on a weekend trip to Chicago. This trip left a lasting impression on me of how a decent rail system can make a large city so accessible without a car. This map shows a one mile buffer from the "L".
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 7 - Accessibility
In 2010, I went on a weekend trip to Chicago. This trip left a lasting impression on me of how a decent rail system can make a large city so accessible without a car. This map shows a one mile buffer from the "L".
In 2010, I went on a weekend trip to Chicago. This trip left a lasting impression on me of how a decent rail system can make a large city so accessible without a car. This map shows a one mile buffer from the "L".
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 6 - Dimensions
Today I am exploring the "time" dimension and exploring the decline of Rite Aid within Michigan and Ohio. In the end, Rite Aid closed of their all stores.
Today I am exploring the "time" dimension and exploring the decline of Rite Aid within Michigan and Ohio. In the end, Rite Aid closed of their all stores.
November 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 6 - Dimensions
Today I am exploring the "time" dimension and exploring the decline of Rite Aid within Michigan and Ohio. In the end, Rite Aid closed of their all stores.
Today I am exploring the "time" dimension and exploring the decline of Rite Aid within Michigan and Ohio. In the end, Rite Aid closed of their all stores.
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 5 - Earth
I always thought these types of elevation maps were really cool. I figured why not revisit it (I made one last year for New Hampshire). Why Iowa? Why not. I did have to add a "multiplier" to the elevation to try and make the effect look a bit more visible.
I always thought these types of elevation maps were really cool. I figured why not revisit it (I made one last year for New Hampshire). Why Iowa? Why not. I did have to add a "multiplier" to the elevation to try and make the effect look a bit more visible.
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 5 - Earth
I always thought these types of elevation maps were really cool. I figured why not revisit it (I made one last year for New Hampshire). Why Iowa? Why not. I did have to add a "multiplier" to the elevation to try and make the effect look a bit more visible.
I always thought these types of elevation maps were really cool. I figured why not revisit it (I made one last year for New Hampshire). Why Iowa? Why not. I did have to add a "multiplier" to the elevation to try and make the effect look a bit more visible.
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 4 - My Data
Cars and traveling are some of my favorite things during my downtime. My wife is not a huge fan of air travel so most of our traveling is done by car. This map shows the five cars I have owned and the states where I have driven them.
Cars and traveling are some of my favorite things during my downtime. My wife is not a huge fan of air travel so most of our traveling is done by car. This map shows the five cars I have owned and the states where I have driven them.
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 4 - My Data
Cars and traveling are some of my favorite things during my downtime. My wife is not a huge fan of air travel so most of our traveling is done by car. This map shows the five cars I have owned and the states where I have driven them.
Cars and traveling are some of my favorite things during my downtime. My wife is not a huge fan of air travel so most of our traveling is done by car. This map shows the five cars I have owned and the states where I have driven them.
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 3 - Polygons
Today is a mashup of two things I enjoy making maps about, Taco Bell locations and using a state as a unit of measurement.
Today is a mashup of two things I enjoy making maps about, Taco Bell locations and using a state as a unit of measurement.
November 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 3 - Polygons
Today is a mashup of two things I enjoy making maps about, Taco Bell locations and using a state as a unit of measurement.
Today is a mashup of two things I enjoy making maps about, Taco Bell locations and using a state as a unit of measurement.
Day 2 - Lines
In November 2015, my wife and I took a road trip from Michigan to the Grand Canyon. While on our way home, we drove down US 491 to pick up Interstate 40 in Gallop, New Mexico. I didn't realize that I had actually driven on US 666. #30DayMapChallenge
In November 2015, my wife and I took a road trip from Michigan to the Grand Canyon. While on our way home, we drove down US 491 to pick up Interstate 40 in Gallop, New Mexico. I didn't realize that I had actually driven on US 666. #30DayMapChallenge
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Day 2 - Lines
In November 2015, my wife and I took a road trip from Michigan to the Grand Canyon. While on our way home, we drove down US 491 to pick up Interstate 40 in Gallop, New Mexico. I didn't realize that I had actually driven on US 666. #30DayMapChallenge
In November 2015, my wife and I took a road trip from Michigan to the Grand Canyon. While on our way home, we drove down US 491 to pick up Interstate 40 in Gallop, New Mexico. I didn't realize that I had actually driven on US 666. #30DayMapChallenge
Day 1 - Points
It is November and with that comes another #30DayMapChallenge While I try not to make too many serious maps, I did try twice as hard to stay on topic with this one. I was a little confused by Grosse Pointe Shores being a city with "village" in the name.
It is November and with that comes another #30DayMapChallenge While I try not to make too many serious maps, I did try twice as hard to stay on topic with this one. I was a little confused by Grosse Pointe Shores being a city with "village" in the name.
November 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Day 1 - Points
It is November and with that comes another #30DayMapChallenge While I try not to make too many serious maps, I did try twice as hard to stay on topic with this one. I was a little confused by Grosse Pointe Shores being a city with "village" in the name.
It is November and with that comes another #30DayMapChallenge While I try not to make too many serious maps, I did try twice as hard to stay on topic with this one. I was a little confused by Grosse Pointe Shores being a city with "village" in the name.
While I’m not a football fan, I was hoping that the home team would make it all the way and give me a reason to update this map that I made a couple of years ago. That said, they did have a great season and exceeded my expectations. 👍
January 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
While I’m not a football fan, I was hoping that the home team would make it all the way and give me a reason to update this map that I made a couple of years ago. That said, they did have a great season and exceeded my expectations. 👍
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 22 Two Colors
The color green seems to be a big part of the identity of Vermont (from what I could tell), though it was covered in yellows, oranges, and reds when I visited last month. This map was inspired by the state’s license plate #QGIS #gischat
The color green seems to be a big part of the identity of Vermont (from what I could tell), though it was covered in yellows, oranges, and reds when I visited last month. This map was inspired by the state’s license plate #QGIS #gischat
November 23, 2024 at 2:24 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 22 Two Colors
The color green seems to be a big part of the identity of Vermont (from what I could tell), though it was covered in yellows, oranges, and reds when I visited last month. This map was inspired by the state’s license plate #QGIS #gischat
The color green seems to be a big part of the identity of Vermont (from what I could tell), though it was covered in yellows, oranges, and reds when I visited last month. This map was inspired by the state’s license plate #QGIS #gischat
November 19, 2024 at 5:45 PM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 18 3D
Downloaded some #lidar data for the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit, MI and Windsor, ON. Thought it might be fun to try and make a 3D map from it. It didn't disappoint. 🙂
#QGIS
Downloaded some #lidar data for the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit, MI and Windsor, ON. Thought it might be fun to try and make a 3D map from it. It didn't disappoint. 🙂
#QGIS
November 19, 2024 at 3:13 AM
#30DayMapChallenge - Day 18 3D
Downloaded some #lidar data for the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit, MI and Windsor, ON. Thought it might be fun to try and make a 3D map from it. It didn't disappoint. 🙂
#QGIS
Downloaded some #lidar data for the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit, MI and Windsor, ON. Thought it might be fun to try and make a 3D map from it. It didn't disappoint. 🙂
#QGIS
I have been participating in the #30DayMapChallenge this November. Here are some of the maps that I have completed so far. I made them using #QGIS as I’m a Mac user at home.
November 17, 2024 at 5:20 PM
I have been participating in the #30DayMapChallenge this November. Here are some of the maps that I have completed so far. I made them using #QGIS as I’m a Mac user at home.