World Pin Map
The World Pin Map began as one of the physical geography maps I created for Pin It Maps, LLC using ArcGIS 10.2. I revisited the original work in ArcGIS Pro 3.7 and rebuilt it as an interactive web game. Players place locations on the map, then open an answer key to check their work.
Continents
7 locations
Oceans & Seas
16 locations
Rivers & Lakes
8 locations
Mountains
10 locations
Deserts
5 locations
Lines & Directions
9 locations
Landforms & Other
12 locations
Curious how it was built? Read about the project ↓
About This Project
The project involved converting the original map graphics into geographic features, organizing the answer data, publishing web layers, and connecting the map to the game interface.
I included it in my portfolio because it shows both the history of my mapmaking business and the GIS, data preparation, and web mapping skills I'm developing now.
How It Was Built
- 1
Original mapmaking
Physical geography maps created for Pin It Maps, LLC using ArcGIS 10.2
- 2
Feature conversion
Original map graphics converted into geographic features in ArcGIS Pro 3.7
- 3
Data preparation
Answer data organized and structured for web layer publishing
- 4
Web layer publishing
Feature layers published to ArcGIS Online for live querying
- 5
Game interface
Map connected to a JavaScript quiz interface with click-to-answer mechanics