Iceland

Volcanoes, Glaciers, Hydroelectric and Geothermal Power Plants

My final project for the Cartography and Geovisualization class (ENVS 418) at Western Washington University was based on Iceland's contributions to the climate crisis.  

The first map is a general reference map showing the 8 regions of Iceland, cities with a population over 1,500 people, airports, main and seasonal roads, and geographical features like fjords, major glaciers and lakes, and commonly used ferry routes. 

The second map is based on the two most commonly used renewable energy sources in Iceland - Hydroelectric and Geothermal Energy. This map is used for comparison with the third map in the series, showcasing the volcanoes and major glaciers on the island. The volcanoes overlayed with the geothermal power plants perfectly indicate the location of the Mid-Atlantic diverging plate, which is largely responsible for Iceland's geothermal energy availability and volcanic activity. Similarily, the major glaciers, rivers, and proximity between populated areas directly shows the most suitable and present locations for hydroelectric power plants. 

San Juan Islands Reference Map

 CHALLENGE: Text! Text! And More Text! 

 SKILLS USED: Knockouts, Leader Lines, Text Splining, Halos 

Protected Land and Waters of the San Juan Islands

 CHALLENGE: Lot's of color and no black allowed. 

 SKILLS USED: Hatched/Gradient fills, Understanding Color Relationships, Building Intuitive Color Codes 

Reference Map of the San Juan Islands 

 CHALLENGE: Focus on artistic style

 SKILLS USED: Adobe Photoshop, ArcGIS Pro, Customizing Symbology and Creating Styles