GIS Dictionary

The GIS Dictionary provides definitions for GIS terms related to operations such as analysis, GIS modeling and web-based GIS, cartography, and Esri software.

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  1. [geography] A spatial representation of a location. Media/map.gif
  2. [cartography] A collection of graphic symbols used to represent a place.
  3. [Esri software] A document used to display and work with geographic data. A map contains one or more layers and various supporting map elements, such as a scale bar.

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