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Demonstrating how geographic information systems (GIS) captures, stores, analyses, manipulates, updates, and displays all forms of geographically referenced information, this visually stunning book is a unique resource for national park visitors and managers. Filled with colourful maps, charts, and photographs, this book documents the spread of GIS into every corner of the National Park Service and details its use in repairing trails and roads, locating artefacts, restoring American battlefields, guiding development, understanding wildfires, and protecting fragile lands. Dozens of detailed examples illustrate the invaluable role of GIS mapping in national parks.

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Mark Henry is an editor at ESRI Press. He has written about national parks, archaeology, cultural history, and wildlife for the Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise, where he was a reporter and editor. He previously reported for Newsday and the Los Angeles Times. Leslie Armstrong has served as the National Park Service GIS program manager in Denver since 1993. She previously worked for the National Park Service as the GIS liaison, office of the associate director, natural resources in Washington, D.C. As a team leader, she developed and implemented the park service's first Web site, first spatial data clearinghouse, and first interactive map center.

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