Map Gallery Award Winners

Explore the most exceptional maps from the 2024 Esri User Conference.

About the Esri Map Gallery and award winners

The Map Gallery is central to Esri UC because it's one of the most extensive and comprehensive collections of GIS work globally. It serves as an indicator of trends and shifts in technical and cartographic practice. Each year, our users' work inspires, moves, and challenges us to innovate and try new things. The most visually stunning maps are selected as winners in each category. These maps exemplify cartographic excellence.

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3D Visualization

  • Digital rendering of the American University of Sharjah showing 3D buildings, greenery, roads, and walkways

    First place

    Digital Twins—American University of Sharjah

    Authored by Rahul Gawai from the American University of Sharjah

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  • Digital rendering of a neighborhood with 3D homes in blue and orange

    Second place

    Church Of Latter-Day Saints Proposed Project

    Authored by Jorge Morteo from City of Las Vegas

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  • Digital rendering of a town near a river with potential flood zones shown in red

    Third place

    Urban Case Study of Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM)—Salters Creek, VA

    Authored by Nicole Carpenter from Old Dominion University

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Analytic Methods and Results

  • Effects of climate, land use, and human population change on human-elephant conflict risk in Africa and Asia

    First place

    Effects of climate, land use, and human population change on human–elephant conflict risk in Africa and Asia

    Authored by Mia Guarnieri, Grace Kumaishi, Cameryn Brock, Mayukh Chatterjee, Ezequiel Fabiano, Roshni Katrak-Adefowora, Ashley Larsen, Taylor M. Lockmann, and Patrick R. Roehrdanz from Conservation International

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  • Two colorful maps identifying and classifying agricultural fields

    Second place

    Georeferencing Process and Analysis

    Authored by Rachael Jennings and Robbie Emmet from USDA-NASS

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  • Map of Ecuador showing cocoa-related sustainability risks

    Third place

    Sweet Science: Mapping Areas Relevant to Sustainable Cocoa

    Authored by Kellee Koenig from Conservation International

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Communicating Science Spatially

  • Map of the Arctic region with color-coded dots marking various locations

    First place

    Arctic Carbon Monitoring Network

    Authored by Christina Shintani from Woodwell Climate Research Center

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  • Thematic map showing the distribution of at-risk mussels, fish, and crayfish in the western US

    Second place

    Freshwater Biodiversity Priorities For Western States

    Authored by NatureServe

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  • Side-by-side aerials views of the same city block and parking lot with the trees highlighted in yellow in one image

    Third place

    Urban Canopy: Mapping California’s Canopy Cover from 2016–2022

    Authored by C. Pawlak, G. Guizan, S. Arnold, R. Chase, L. Crocker, J. Baiza, N. Nguyen, A. Arrieta, B. Hinchcliff, J. Yost, M. Ritter, G.A. Fricker, and J. Ventura from California Polytechnic State

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Dashboard Map

  • Map of Canberra roads drawn in teal

    First place

    Live Traffic—Canberra

    Authored by Gee Fernando from Australian Capital Territory Government

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  • Hillshade map of multicolored trails

    Second place

    Trail Explorer

    Authored by Fran Lopez Tapia and Jamie Hawk from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

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  • Map of Oro-Medonte with multicolored pins denoting the locations of local farms that have barn quilts on display

    Third place

    Township of Oro-Medonte Barn Quilts

    Authored by Jennifer Whitley and Paul Zhao from Township of Oro-Medonte

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Educational Map

  • International map showing North and Central America, Northern Africa, and Europe scattered with red and yellow dots

    First place

    PARE: Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment

    Authored by Carol Bascom-Slack, Revati Masilamani, and Carolyn Talmadge from Tufts University

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  • A map showing the pattern of eclipses over time around the world and the source of these patterns

    Second place

    The Waltz of the Eclipses

    Authored by David Froehlich from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

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  • Black and white US interstate map

    Third place

    The US Interstate System

    Authored by Trisha Parks from Houseal Lavigne

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Map as a Story

  • Multicolored city map demonstrating the relationship between redlined areas and air quality

    First place

    Redlining Makes Us Sick

    Authored by Melissa Alexander and Gena Falzon from Blue Cottage of CannonDesign

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  • A map of Oregon with dots of varying size scattered across the state with a concentration on the west coast

    Second place

    Older Oregonians—Mapping Oregon's Older Adult Population Now Through 2050

    Authored by Ariel Low and Shauna Petchel from the State of Oregon

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  • Thematic map of the US in varying shades of green with the darkest colors in the southeastern portion of the country

    Third place

    Status and Trends of Wetlands

    Authored by Jeff Ingebritsen, Megan Lang, and Rusty Griffin from US Fish and Wildlife Service

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Map Series or Atlas

  • Black and white map with colorful lines and circles detailing the city’s complex transit needs

    First place

    Dayton RAISE Grant 2024

    Authored by Carol Zuber-Mallison from Woolpert Inc

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  • Abstract image of swirling blue and green colors resembling a river winding through a landscape

    Second place

    Geospatial Conservation at The Nature Conservancy

    Authored by Zach Ferdaña, Chris Bruce, Teal Wyckoff, and Francesco Tonini from The Nature Conservancy

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  • City map divided into a patchwork of vibrant colors with major roads and highways marked

    Third place

    ForwardDallas—Community Input as a Foundation for Planning

    Authored by Robert Kain, Sujan Shrestha, and Devin Lavigne from Houseal Lavigne

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Reference Map

  • Closeup of a highly detailed atlas map of California showing recreation and travel related information

    First place

    California Road & Recreation Atlas

    Authored by Benchmark Maps from East View Geospatial

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  • Closeup of a highly detailed atlas map of Colorado showing recreation and travel related information

    Second place

    North Park—Your county road map for recreation!

    Authored by Matthew Hampton and Sam Martin from Jackson County, Colorado

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  • Closeup of a highly detailed atlas map of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests showing recreation and travel related information

    Third place

    Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Visitor Map (2024)

    Authored by Jesse Nett, Karen Zeeb, Danding Gan, and the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests from the USDA Forest Service

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Thematic Map

  • A map of the distribution of Willamette Valley soils and the story of their 50-million-year geologic origins

    First place

    Willamette Valley American Viticultural Area—A Geologic History of Soils

    Authored by Erica McCormick and Rick Zeeb from Cascade GIS

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  • Map showing the distribution, rock or sediment type, and age of surficial geologic units and sandstone quarrying sites in Lincoln County, Kansas

    Second place

    Surficial Geology of Lincoln County, Kansas

    Authored by Emily G. Bunse, John W. Dunham, Robert S. Sawin, Anthony L. Layzell, and Kolbe D. Andrzejewski from Kansas Geological Survey - University of Kansas

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  • Colorful map showing the general topography and zoning of a Los Angeles community

    Third place

    Zoning—Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area

    Authored by Bryan Lam from the City of Los Angeles

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Student Maps

Up to age 12

  • Map of North Carolina divided into a patchwork of multicolored zones

    First place

    Linking Firearm Fatalities to Poor Mental Health

    Authored by Radhika Patel from Wake Cert Teens 4H

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  • Map of North Carolina with mutlicolored circles of varying size scattered across the state

    Second place

    Firearm Fatalities and Poor Mental Health in North Carolina: A Side-by-Side Standpoint

    Authored by Radhika Patel from National 4-H Geospatial Leadership Team

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Ages 13 to 18

  • Black and gray basemap with fault lines drawn in red and bright teal circles indicating seismic activity and magnitude

    First place

    Seismic Activity in the Ring of Fire

    Authored by Trevor Kachold and Anthony Semak from Loudoun County Public Schools

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  • Aerial image of a city covered with red and orange dots

    Second place

    Using GIS to Save Our Planet

    Authored by Eli Marountas from Loudoun County Public Schools

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  • US map with the states in different shades of blue and grey to show honeybee distribution

    Third place

    Troubled Bumbles and Hopeful Honeybees: An Analysis of Honeybee Colonies in the United States

    Authored by Katelyn Miller from Loudoun County Public Schools

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University and postgraduate students

  • A map showing the path of the total eclipse and partial eclipse areas for the Great North American Eclipse with major cities highlighted

    First place

    Great North American Eclipse

    Authored by Atlas Guo from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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  • Vermont map in shades of purple and blue showing salamander habitat suitability

    Second place

    How Many Are There Really? A Habitat Suitability Analysis of Jefferson Salamanders in Vermont

    Authored by Jess Zulch from Tufts University

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  • Vibrant thematic map of South and Southeast Asia showing areas at highest risk of Nipah virus outbreak

    Third place

    Nipah Virus: Risk Analysis of Outbreak Potential in South and Southeast Asia

    Authored by Shannon O’Connor from Tufts University

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Cartography Excellence Awards

These winners are selected by cartographers from the International Cartographic Association (ICA), the International Map Industry Association (IMIA), and the Cartography Special Interest Group to recognize excellence in map design and advancement of cartography.

ICA and IMIA

Excellence in Cartography

  • Multicolored city map demonstrating the relationship between redlined areas and air quality

    Winner

    Redlining Makes Us Sick

    Authored by Melissa Alexander and Gena Falzon from Blue Cottage of CannonDesign

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  • Map of the Arctic region with color-coded dots marking various locations

    Winner

    Arctic Carbon Monitoring Network

    Authored by Christina Shintani from Woodwell Climate Research Center

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Cartography SIG Excellence

  • A map of the distribution of Willamette Valley soils and the story of their 50-million-year geologic origins.

    Winner

    Willamette Valley American Viticultural Area—A Geologic History of Soils

    Authored by Erica McCormick and Rick Zeeb from Cascade GIS

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  • Map of Zibo City, China showcasing its natural features, tourist attractions, public transportation, and fun facts

    Winner

    Zibo Map of Culture and Tourism

    Authored by Atlas Guo from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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  • Cool toned map of China showing risk factors threatening snow leopards

    Winner

    Ghosts of the Mountains: Understanding Risk Factors to Snow Leopards (Panthera uncia) in China

    Authored by Rachel Giglio from Tufts University

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Mapper's Choice

  • Map of Harris County showing highlighting areas where maternity care facilities should be placed to reduce barriers to essential services

    First place

    Geography of Maternity Care Deserts

    Authored by Barbara Meliadis from Harris County

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  • Aerial image of a natural landscape in Indonesia with lines of dots and lines showing where renewable energy networks can be placed

    Second place

    Listrik Desa (Lisdes) 2.0: Electrifying the Nation with Renewable Energy

    Authored by Wahyu Ahadi Rouzi from PT PLN (Persero) Kantor Pusat

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  • Satellite image of a mountainous region with an area of interest highlighted

    Third place

    Intelligent Supervision with Geospatial Technology

    Authored by Roger Lopez Tuesta and Lizbeth Torres Meza Osinergmin

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Most Innovative Map

  • Muted mutlicolor map of using hexagon units to show different types of natural disasters in the US

    First place

    United States of Natural Disasters

    Authored by Atlas Guo from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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  • A cartogram showing many green and yellow circles representing public transit users

    Second place

    Public Transit Users and their Commute Duration in Hamilton, ON

    Authored by Jan Acusta

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  • Artistic map showing the Seven Wonders of Honjo overlaid with present 3D maps of the Sumida Ward and famous Ukiyoe artwork

    First place

    Honjo Seven Wonders Guide Map

    Authored by Naoyuki Masuyama from Kokusai Data production Center Co., Ltd.

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Best Cartography

  • Muted mutlicolor map of using hexagon units to show different types of natural disasters in the US

    Winner

    United States of Natural Disasters

    Authored by Atlas Guo from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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