This workshop will cover some basics of map making with R.

We will cover a brief introduction to cartography, key libraries for map making (tmap and leaflet), and common examples of making a static or interactive map.

NOTE: The materials used in this workshop are self-contained; however, particpants are recommended to refer to materials for the earlier Introduction to Geospatial R session if unfamiliar with particular concepts about geographic data.

AFTER COMPLETING THIS WORKSHOP, PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• Be familiar with general concepts related to map making.
• Know how to make a static map with tmap and an interactive map with leaflet.
• Feel comfortable presenting and communicating findings of geospatial-related research.
• Be able to find the resources needed to make more professional-looking maps.

PREREQUISITES:

• Please bring your laptop with R installed.
  • https://cran.rstudio.com/
  • https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/
• Participants are expected to be comfortable working in the R programming language.
• This workshop is designed for participants with basic concepts about geographic data.