| About DOTS Interactive Maps |
DOTS INTERACTIVE GIS MAPS CHALLENGES IN THE CLASSROOM
Digistal Objects Tell Stories (DOTS) connects historical maps with modern maps. The Benjamin Harrison Society's DOTS Project takes students , teachers, families, researchers, historians, scientist to battles grounds from the American Revolution, War of 1812,Civil War to the War in Iraq. This interactive DOTS Project gives teachers, parents, tourists, planners, and residents a glance of the cities, lots and squares, battlegrounds, Forts, and infrastructure through DOTS. The DOTS interactive map also enhances the Benjmin Harrison Society's Geograpic, Engineering, Archaeology, Reading and Science (GEARS) Project. DOTS maps are produced in the ArcGIS environment and an attempt has been made to carefully balance the large amount of information and hierarchical range of visual detail. Custom point symbols were employed to distinguish the many landmarks scattered throughout the historical map. In addition, map readers can use the map index to quickly locate points of interest.
A general index allows for quick reference to points of interest such as historical landmarks, historical district, buildings, historical routes, sites, monuments, battlefields, archaeological sites, museums, libraries, government offices, and parks. The atlas also includes an index of old street names and their corresponding new names, and vice versa, excavated artifacts and important information regarding the excavated artifact, and vice versa. Extensive care was taken during the map-design phase. With the vast amount of information, careful placement of annotation and preparation of cartographic symbols help achieve maximum readability.
Using the DOTS Database
All users are required to join DOTS DATABASE GROUP prior to using the DOTS Interactive Database, to download maps, and/or to use the DOTS Activity and Instruction Guide for Grades 5 through 12. Please click to read DOTS/TERMS and Conditions prior to joining DOTS.
Email and ask us questions or to email a question: bhs@benjamin-harrison-society.org.
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Please acknowledge that you have reads and agree with the DOTS/GIS Database Membership Terms and Agreement prior to submitting your membership form.
Note: You must agree to the Terms and Agreements to join the membership group!
DOTS/GIS DATABASE GROUP
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| GIS INTERACTIVE MAPS DATABASE GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS |
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