The Remarkable History of GIS - GIS Geography
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The Remarkable History of GIS
Mapping has revolutionized how we think about location. Maps are important decision making tools. They help us get to places. And they are becoming more immersed in our everyday lives.
But where did it all begin?
Advancements in GIS was the result of several technologies. Databases, computer mapping, remote sensing, programming, geography, mathematics, computer aided design, and computer science all played a key role in the development of GIS.
Today, we’ll uncover some of the key moments in the history of GIS that has shaped it what it has become today: