Squamish Seniors Community Map

Background

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Objectives: To process the data from the Squamish seniors community mapping workshop and create a paper map. The map will be desighed to fit on a tabloid (11 x 17) sheet of paper. It will be monochromatic and double sided.

Phase 1: Workshop and Data Collection

• Maeve instructions
• Reg DIST BASE MAP
• Mapping Workshop

Phase 2: Digitizing Data (Current Phase)

• Obtain shp files of roads and water features for basemap.
• Points of interest from workshop recorded in ArcMap as point layer.
• Point Layer data table exported into Excel Spreadsheet.
• Created Draft layout in ArcMap displaying all the points of interest, legends and general layout.

Phase 3: Data Review

• Send hardcopy of draft layout and excel spreadsheet to Squamish for review and additional input by community members.
• Adding/Removing locations that were missed or are not apropriate.
• Spatial Correction of current locations. Are points in the right locations?
• Review of current categories. Both the categories themselves and the points allocaterd to each category.
• Add descriptive information to points of interest.
• Return reviewed data to Victoria.

Phase 4: Edit Data

• Add new points of interest and descriptive data to ArcMap.
• Make suggested changes to original point locations in ArcMap.

Phase 5: Cartographic Enhancement

• Import data into Adobe Illustrator.
• Adjust linework and shading schemes.
• Replace points with greenmap symbols.
• Replace autolabels with individual labels.
• Export map to pdf format and print hardcopy.

Phase 6: Cartographic Review

• Send hardcopy of map to Squamish for review and input on aesthetics from community members.
• Find additional photos or artwork.
• Critique layout, shading schemes and text elements.
• Return map to Victoria with suggestions and critiques.

Phase 7: Cartographic Editing

• Integrate feedback from community members into cartographic design.

Phase 8: Publication