Lesson 18 – Exporting GIS Data to Google Maps Using KML
In this lesson, we will learn how to create KML files and visualize GIS data in Google Maps.
This tutorial focuses on exporting spatial data from a GIS environment and using KML as a bridge between GIS software and Google Maps. By visualizing our working area in Google Maps, we can gain better spatial orientation and better understand the real-world context of our data.
The workflow includes creating KML files using GIS tools, exporting layers with proper spatial reference, and importing the KML files into Google Maps for visualization and exploration.
This approach is especially useful for spatial analysis, project visualization, data sharing, and communicating GIS results to non-technical users.
⭐ Topics covered in this lesson:
Understanding KML and its role in GIS
Creating KML files using the Layer To KML tool
Exporting GIS layers to KML format
Importing and visualizing KML files in Google Maps
Improving spatial understanding and orientation using Google Maps
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