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Title: Developing a Quasi-Temporal GIS for Archival Map Data

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Publication Year: 2003

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Abstract: Despite considerable research, GIS remain two-dimensional(atemporal), limiting historical research. A prototype, quasi-temporalArcView 3.x extension adds temporal functionality for the capture,analysis and display of historical data derived from archival maps.While the composite database model used is inherently inefficient interms of database structure, modern computer hardware is sufficientlypowerful to overcome this limitation, making temporal analysis feasible.A methodology of using archival maps for temporal informationonly (presence/absence or temporal location as opposed to spatiallocation) expedites historical database construction.A case study (Fairhaven, WA) illustrates the possibilities andlimitations of the extension and archival map data.

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Authors: Freelan, Stefan

Publisher: Western Washington University

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Methodology and Data Collection

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