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Every November since 2019, cartographers and map hobbyists around the world have participated in the 30-Day Map Challenge. The Challenge asks participants to create maps based on themes Topi Tjukanov (mastermind behind the Challenge) shares for each day of November. The objective is to create and post maps on social media for as many of the Challenge days/themes as you wish.
This year, the ArcGIS Pro Team has decided to join in on the fun. Members from all across the Team have volunteered to make a map for every day of the Challenge. At the end of each week, in this blog, we will recap the amazing creations shared by that week’s mappers. For daily updates, follow us on social media where we will be sharing a new map every single day of the Challenge.
Also, check out the November edition of StoryScape to learn more about the Challenge and participants, discover inspirational and helpful materials, and stay up-to-date on the maps shared each day.
Week 1 Maps
Day 1: Points “Active NHL Players by Birthplace”
Curious to know where this year’s NHL players originate from? Using Arcade in ArcGIS Pro, Peter Atwood developed a clustered points map to show just that!
Day 2: Lines “Drawn by Flight”
Follow the journey of Julie the Osprey from Detroit, Michigan to Maracaibo, Venezuela! Warren Davison, mapped the migration using GPS tracks as lines in ArcGIS Pro to tell a story of endurance and instinct.
Day 3: Polygons “Emergency Response Risk Index in Los Angeles”
Arcade + Census = socioeconomic mapping magic. Lisa Berry highlights areas in LA at risk during emergencies. She created an index-calculated map in ArcGIS Pro using polygons based on five factors like access to internet and vehicles.
Day 4: Data – My Data “Made In”
Using ArcGIS Pro, Aubri Otis mapped the “Made In” labels from items in her house, creating a visual representation of her home’s global connections for the “My Data” theme.
Day 5: Earth “Patterns of Geology”
Inspired by her love of geology and collecting national park postcards, Iza Ogilive created this Earth themed map using John Nelson’s Postcard style and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery in ArcGIS Pro!
Day 6: Dimesnions “Black Stork Migration”
These animations showcase one of the greatest dimensions of all – time! Using Black Stork observations from GBIF in ArcGIS Pro, Craig McCabe compressed 17 years of GPS tracks into 1, to amplify this epic migration.
Day 7: Accessibility “The Rio Grande Rift”
Map accessibility conversations often stop at contrast ratios and text sizes. Jakob Ruffner created this Rio Grande Rift map to demonstrate that the key to achieving accessibility in map design is to consider every aspect of the map design process.
To see the full maps and get extra behind-the-scene insights from the map creators, explore the 30-Day Map Challenge gallery.
Week 2 Maps
Day 8: Urban “The World’s Largest Urban Ravine System”
Using ArcGIS Pro, Caitlyn North mapped the urban sanctuary that many Torontonians use to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. ArcGIS Living Atlas data and custom symbology brought Toronto’s 1,200 km ravine system to life.
Day 9: Analog “Montreal 1815”
Inspired by 19th-century cartography, Edie Punt swapped out engraved hachures symbology for a beautiful, Montreal embroider map.
Day 10: Air “A ‘Map’ of the Known Atmosphere”
Where does the atmosphere end and space begin? Charles Preppernau explored this question for the “Air” themed day of the Challenge. Using ArcGIS Pro, he mapped the entire measurable extent of our atmosphere.
Day 11: Minimal “Oxygen in the Ocean”
Minimal aesthetic, compelling visuals! Nick Bauch’s map showcases oxygen levels 5m below the ocean’s surface in ArcGIS Pro using data from NOAA’s World Ocean Atlas, Azimuthal Equidistant projection, and Adobe Paper Texture.
Day 12: 2125 “NortAm Rail”
The “2125” theme is about dreaming of the future. Jesse Wickizer wanted to imagine what a high-speed rail network might look like in 100 years. Using ArcGIS Pro, he proposed a cool new way to connect North Americans.
Day 13: 10 Minute Map “Soil Types of Yosemite National Park”
Grace Anderson mapped Yosemite National Park’s soil types in under 10 minutes using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Living Atlas data. New tools like Spatial Definition Query and Search for Colors made for quicker mapping. Come back for day 23 to see the process!
Day 14: OpenStreetData “The O’Donnell Golf Club”
A “Draft Sketch” of a map?! Craig Williams edits a golf course map on “OpenStreetMap”, inspired by working at a course during his teenage years. For this Challenge, he mapped The O’Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs using ArcGIS Pro.
To see the full maps and get extra behind-the-scene insights from the map creators, explore the 30-Day Map Challenge gallery.
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