Confluence Project
Eau Claire, WI
PURPOSE
The
goal of this lab was to create maps of the relevant information about the
Confluence Project in Eau Claire, WI. The pedagogical goal was to learn about
the spatial data sets in Eau Claire, practice cartography, and refine skills in
ArcGIS.
METHODS
I
learned how to explore an extensive geodatabase. I also learned how to use the
toolbars Editor, and Snapping, along with guidelines in Layout view.
Additionally, I gained skills in labeling and categorization to facilitate
effective communication of the purpose for each map.
MAP
RESULTS
It
is clear that the confluence project is in an appropriate location. It is
central in the City Civil Division. The population density for the Confluence
Site’s census tract isn’t as high as perhaps expected for a downtown area, so
this project’s resident attraction would be appropriate and beneficial to
downtown businesses, and for those interested in living near an arts center.
Conversely, it is not within a residential district, so those looking for a
quiet neighborhood in Eau Claire will be able to keep a peaceful atmosphere
despite the noise that comes with performance spaces.
SOURCES
Angeli, E., Wagner, J., Lawrick, E., Moore, K.,
Anderson, M., Soderlund, L., & Brizee, A. (2010, May 5). General
format. Retrieved from
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
City of Eau Claire (unavailable). City of Eau Claire, WI. Retrieved from http://eauclairecitywi.wgxtreme.com/.
Hemstead, Brenda (2015, March 18). PLSS – Legal Descriptions. Retrieved from http://www.sco.wisc.edu/plss/legal-descriptions.html.
Hupy, C (Spring 2016). Lab
1: Base Data.
Lippelt, Irene D. (2002). Understanding Wisconsin Township, Range,
and Section Land Descriptions. Wisconsin
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Wikipedia Authors (2016, November 3). Minor Civil Division. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_civil_division.
