GIS

Webmapping Part 1

July 21, 2026, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Lily Crandall-Oral
Location: Online

This workshop provides a gentle introduction to web mapping using the browser-based platforms uMap and Google MyMaps. These platforms are free and quite straightforward to use. Join us to learn how to dynamically and interactively visualize geospatial data with maps that can be shared to others via a link.

Note: This workshop is part of the series Intro to Webmapping, which explores common tools and platforms for making web maps.  While Part 1 focuses on online platforms, Part 2 introduces web mapping with code. No prior experience necessary! Participants are encouraged to register for both sessions.


Intro to Web Maps

  • Why web maps?
  • Web map vs digital map
  • Map tiles
  • GeoJSON
  • Structure of a web map

This workshop is taught by a graduate student in Geography with expertise in GIS and cartographic methods.

Workshop Link: https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-intro-leaflet/

Things to do before arriving:

This workshop will require the use of an internet browser and source code editor. We recommend downloading Mozilla Firefox for your browser, and VS Code as a source code editor.

Location details:

Location:
*ONLINE*

If you have questions, concerns, or accessibility needs, please email alexandra.alisauskas@ubc.ca

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This event is online. Registrants receive the link 3 hours before the event. Registration closes at that time.
Campus/Source
UBC Library–Vancouver

https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/4017149

  • GIS
  • Maps
  • Research Commons

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