The map above shows a polygon of the Toledo District of Belize depicting all the major roads, protected areas, rivers and towns and cities located within the polygon boundary. The main objective of this class activity was creating a map with data found on several websites. Mostly, Biodiversity & Environmental Resource Data System of Belize (BERDS) provided the most accurate and updated mapping layers. The process was a bit tedious and stressful but it has allowed me to really learn how to build maps without step by step instructions of the lecturer. The main geoprocessing tool used in this activity was the clipping tool. Each layer was clipped to display only the parts of the road and rivers that run through Toledo and only the protected areas within the boundaries of Toledo rather than displaying them for the whole country. Names were then assigned through the labeling properties of each clip in the Table of contents. An inset was created to give a better picture or view of where on the Belize map is Toledo located. Lastly, the map essentials such as date, author, legend, scale bar and scale text, north star and title were added.
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