GIS for Archaeology: Module 4

This week's topic was historical imagery/maps, which can be incorporated into GIS and used to study a particular moment in the past or to look at changes over time. This can be particularly helpful with regard to changing landscapes or human activities that could impact archaeological sites. Historical data can also be used to identify potential archaeological sites that aren't yet recorded, including those which may have already been destroyed in some way.

Below is my lab assignment for the week, a poster about Paul Revere that includes a historic map. It also includes an image of a census record; historical census data is also a useful resource that can easily be incorporated into GIS.