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1,874 Mile Road Trip Tools
Last Week, I (Micah) drove Paul's Ford Focus out to Carson City, Nevada while he drove his Ranger truck and Smoky the Cat. This was an...


Going Native
We all know that our web maps and mapping applications we create can be accessed via mobile devices, and the interaction is actually...


Editing Related Records in Collector for ArcGIS
Good relationships are important in Business, Sports, Personal Life...in anything, really. Good relationships are important with GIS data...


Easy & Quick NDVI Imagery for Small Areas with Big Results
Generally speaking, our eyes don't see very much. Even less from far away. Technology has learned to augment our sight with sensors that...


Co-Dependent GIS? call 'The Cleaner'
Are you stuck in a bad relationship ... with your GIS? You need help, you need out. Call the Cleaner. In all seriousness, time and time...


Where's the ROI in Drone/UAV Mapping & Collection
Have you ever wondered what drones can do for you? In this post, we will take a look at some ideas on how your organization can save...


Dashboards - No Sweat
Most of us are familiar with this idea of dashboards. A quick overview of a set of data, system or project with supporting charts, dials...


Three New Technical Certifications
Cloudpoint Geographics Inc . is proud to announce that Paul Stephenson, Matt Junker and Micah Williamson have all recently been awarded...


A Summary of ArcGIS Platform and Products
Often times we are asked about the different solutions available from ArcGIS and how much they cost. Â Here is a summary of the different...


Mapping of a Runner
More appropriately; two years of GPS points from a middle-aged white guy trying to be a runner. Earlier in my life, I never ran. I mean...


But I Have Paper Maps That Work Just Fine...
Anyone who's following this blog has some awareness of GIS and what a powerful tool it can be. Throughout my various demonstrations or...


How Can Your Mobile Device Improve Traffic Sign Maintenance?
When searching for barcode scanning solutions for asset management such as sign inventory & maintenance, you will not find much available...


5 Ways to Add a Finishing Touch to Your WAB App
The Web Map and Widgets are the foundation of creating apps in Web AppBuilder (WAB) , but there are customizations you can make to add a...


OpenFields ArcMap Add-On
Farmland Assessment Tool for GIS users. We have developed a simple ArcMap (soon to be for ArcGIS Online & Pro) add on that will assist...


A Few Reasons for Pro
A fresh calendar year is upon us, and one of my goals this round is to give ArcGIS Pro a legitimate shot at being the go-to desktop GIS...


Using Mobile GIS to Get Big Bucks
It's no secret to anyone who knows me, that when the temperature drops and the leaves start to change color, it's time to get into the...


Your First Drone Flight: Secrets to Success
Cloudpoint Aerial Services is a division of Cloudpoint Geographics, providing professional GIS and mapping services in the fields of...
Prairie State Playlist: A Story Map Music Tour Through the Land of Lincoln
Our travels here at Cloudpoint take us to many places throughout the state of Illinois (as well as many other states). In the spirit of...
Be Kind. Rewind. Cloudpoint Launches a Video Page!
Cloudpoint Geographics is happy to announce that you now have access to helpful tutorials, hints, and all things Cloudpoint at our new...


Mapping the Best Places to Work
Sometime ago I read an article on the Forbes Magazine website about a yearly index they create that was screaming for a map. Every year...
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