Vector Analysis 2 - Possible Campsite Locations

This week we were instructed to create a map depicting the use of buffering and overlay procedures. In this lesson, we learned to use ArcPy, creating buffers around various features using the simple or various distance parameters, and working with attribute tables to add features. We utilized the various tools in the Overlay toolset which allowed the creation of my map below. This map shows various possible campsites with buffer zone at different distances from other features such as roads, lakes and rivers.

 

This lesson was a bit difficult when it came time to use ArcPy. I had issues getting the proper script to apply but can certainly see how this tool can make doing several processes more efficient versus using the ArcToolbox interface for each action that needs to be completed.