This week, I created a map illustrating
suitable campsites for potential development near De Soto National Forest, near
Hattiesburg, Mississippi. I created various buffers (variable and multi-ring)
around road and water features by distance. Next, I performed a union overlay
that merged two buffer layers (roads and water) to identify zones that meet the
criteria for suitable campsites,. These criteria include accessibility by vehicle and proximity to water. I also removed
locations that overlapped with conservation zones. The final results are
displayed on the map using a color scale to indicate potential spots for
development based on the size of the area by hectares. The exercise reinforced skills using
buffer and overlay tools in the service of performing spatial analysis in a practical land
use and planning project.
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