This document outlines the process of creating maps using geographic information systems (GIS) including data collection, GIS analysis, and map design. It notes that data is first collected and worked with in programs like OpenGeo, ESRI, and GeoIQ before being analyzed in GIS. Finally, maps are designed at a resolution of 256 x 256 pixels in common image formats and can use customizable basemaps from MapBox Streets or follow a theme of open maps.

2. Data Collection GIS Analysis Map Design

3. Data Collection GIS Analysis Map Design
(after you collect and work with your data in OpenGeo, ESRI, GeoIQ)

11. 256 x 256
(pngs/jpgs)

12. 256 x 256
(pngs/jpgs)

13. 256 x 256
(pngs/jpgs)

32. MapBox Streets

39. MapBox Streets:
“custom styles”

54. “The Year of the Open Map”
- Alex Howard (late Dec. 2011)