Extract a buffer area from a raster layer using point features in ArcGIS Pro

Summary

A raster dataset consists of cells or pixels arranged in rows and columns, each containing a value representing specific information. In contrast to a raster dataset, a vector dataset can be classified into three types: points, polygons, and lines. Overlaying vector datasets, such as point features, onto a raster dataset can enhance spatial analysis and data visualization. This article explains how to extract a buffer area from a raster layer using point features in ArcGIS Pro.

Procedure

1. Open the ArcGIS Pro project.
2. Select the preferred point features using Select By Attributes.
1. On the ribbon, click the Map tab. In the Selection group, click Select By Attributes.
2. In the Select By Attribute dialog box, for Input Rows, click the drop-down list and select the point feature layer.
3. For Selection Type, click the drop-down list and select New selection.
4. Enter the query expression in Clause mode.

Where '<Field>' 'is equal to' '<Value>'

5. Optionally, click the Add Clause button to add additional clauses.
6. Click the Verify button to validate the expression.
7. Click OK.

3. Create a buffer within the point feature using the Buffer tool.
1. On the ribbon, click the Analysis tab. In the Geoprocessing group, click Tools.
2. In the Geoprocessing pane, search for and click Buffer (Analysis Tools).
3. In the Buffer pane, for Input Features, click the drop-down list and select the point feature layer. In this example, the input feature layer consists of eight selected point features.
4. For Output Feature Class, specify a name and location.
5. For Distance (value or field), select Linear Unit from the drop-down list and specify the distance and the unit. In this example, 100 meters is specified.
6. Click Run.

4. Extract the cells of the raster layer that correspond to the buffer areas using the Extract by Mask tool.
1. On the ribbon, click the Analysis tab. In the Geoprocessing group, click Tools.
2. In the Geoprocessing pane, search for and click Extract by Mask (Spatial Analyst Tools).
3. For Input raster, click the drop-down list and select the raster layer.
4. For Input raster or feature mask data, click the drop-down list and select the output feature layer created in Step 3.
5. For Output raster, specify a name and location.
6. Click Run.

The image below shows the extracted raster layer with a preferred buffer zone.