This video is a comprehensive tutorial demonstrating the process of creating a complete and formatted map using Google Earth and ArcGIS. The tutorial begins with capturing a base image of a specific location from Google Earth. In ArcGIS, the creator imports coordinate data, digitizes a polygon boundary based on these points, and calculates key geometric attributes such as area (in hectares) and the centroid's X/Y coordinates. The process continues in the layout view, where essential cartographic elements are added, including a title, a coordinate grid, a north arrow, a scale bar and scale text, a customized legend, logos, and an index map using the initial screenshot. The video concludes by assembling all these elements into a final, professional-looking map layout, ready for export.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Map with ArcGIS and Google Earth
0:27 Initial Data Capture: The process starts in Google Earth, where a specific location ("bat farm") is found and a screenshot is taken to be used later as an index map.
1:20 Project Setup in ArcGIS: The tutorial moves to ArcGIS, where a new project is set up. The screenshot and a set of coordinate points are added as data layers.
4:44 Creating a Polygon Boundary: A new polygon Shapefile is created to define the area of interest. Using the Editor tool, the creator digitizes the boundary by connecting the imported coordinate points.
12:09 Calculating Geometric Attributes: The attribute table for the new polygon is opened, and new fields for area ("luas lahan"), X-coordinate, and Y-coordinate are added.
14:12 Using Calculate Geometry: The "Calculate Geometry" tool is used to automatically populate the data fields, calculating the area in hectares and the X and Y coordinates of the polygon's centroid.
16:51 Creating a Center Point: The attribute table is exported and then re-imported using "Display XY Data" to create a new point feature representing the exact center of the land plot.
22:21 Designing the Final Map Layout: The view is switched to "Layout View" to begin designing the final map. The page is set to A4 landscape, and the map frame is arranged to leave space for other elements.
27:47 Adding Map Grids: A coordinate grid (measured grid) is added to the map frame to provide spatial reference.
31:17 Adding Cartographic Elements (Map Furniture): The tutorial demonstrates adding key map components:
36:41: Logos and a formatted title block are created.
46:07: A north arrow, scale text, and a scale bar are inserted and configured.
53:51: A legend is added and customized to display only the relevant layers (boundary, coordinate points, and center point).
55:49 Adding Contextual Information: The Google Earth screenshot is inserted as an index map. Text boxes are added to detail the data source, projection (WGS 1984 UTM Zone 48S), and author information.
1:01:06 Saving and Exporting: The video concludes by showing how to save the project. The creator recommends exporting the final map as a PNG file for easy sharing and use.