map projections

Dan Ford is running a Kickstarter campaign to support the publication of his "Map Projections for Babies Board Book.

New “Map Projections for Babies” Board Book Helps Encourage Early Communication and Learning

Geo Contributor

Dan Ford explains how support from the geospatial community will help bring the "Map Projections for Babies" board book to life.

How to Change the Projection of a Shapefile Using QGIS

Caitlin Dempsey

If you know your shapefile's beginning coordinate system or projection, you can export the data using QGIS.

Screenshot showing the interface in QGIS to apply the new custom map projection, go to Project --> Properties.

How To Use the Equal Earth Projection With QGIS on the Mac

Caitlin Dempsey

Here are a few short steps to set up the Equal Earth map projection in QGIS.

How to Use the Equal Earth Map Projection in Different GIS and Mapping Software Applications

Caitlin Dempsey

Listed here are GIS and mapping resources that have incorporated the Equal Earth Map Projection.

Tissot’s Indicatrix: Measuring Distortion in Map Projections

Elizabeth Borneman

Tissot’s indicatrix is a mathematical contrivance used in cartography to characterize local distortions in map projections.