An Introduction to GIS
From your About.com Guide, an overview of Geographic Information Systems and how it works. An Interview With a GIS Specialist
From your About.com Guide, a GIS technician discusses his city's implementation of GIS.
ArcData Online Data Browser
ESRI offers several layers of free data that can be used in ArcView or ArcExplorer. Note that some layers are not free but must be purchased; you'll just need to experiment. ArcExplorer
A free GIS data viewing program. ArcExplorer can be used to view the free data available in the link above or other data that works with ArcView. Download through the link on the left side. ArcView-L and ESRI-L Email Discussion Lists
Two email discussion lists devoted to GIS software. Compare Interactive Mapping Sites
This site compares the better and lesser known interactive mapping sites online. It's an interesting resource to help you find the best interactive mapping sites as well as a resorce to learn what features make a great interactive map. Demystifying the Persistent Ambiguity of GIS as "Tool" Versus "Science"
This article that appeared in the Annals of the Association of American Geographers focuses on a vital debate in GIS. Digital Chart of the World Data Server
This site from Penn State allows you to download boundary and other ArcInfo export files from around the world. Digital Elevation Data Catalogue
Bruce Gittings' famous DED catalog provides an extensive list for obtaining off-line elevation data for GIS. Directions Magazine: Your Mapping and Demographics News Source
An excellent online resource for news, analysis, and columns related to GIS, cartography, geography, and more.
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