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The Semantic Web and Taxonomy in GIS: Structuring and Connecting Geographic Knowledge

Foundations: Why Standardized Classifications and Machine-Readable Data Matter in GIS

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Maps Data Design
Feb 22, 2025
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GIS isn’t just about maps—it’s about organizing, analyzing, and connecting geographic data in a meaningful way. However, without a shared structure, data quickly becomes disorganized, inconsistent, and difficult to integrate.

I first encountered this challenge in my GIS coursework when working with different datasets that classified land use differently.…

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