# Mapping and GIS

This portion of the incubator is focused on an introduction to spatial data (vector and raster), with workshops on creating spatial data and finding and georeferencing historical maps. Finally, the different datasets are combined in an ArcGIS online map.

1. [An Introduction to Mapping, GIS, and Vector Data](/learn/digital-scholarship-incubator/topics/mapping-and-gis/an-introduction-to-mapping-gis-and-vector-data.md)
2. [An Introduction to Raster Data and Georeferencing Historical Maps](/learn/digital-scholarship-incubator/topics/mapping-and-gis/an-introduction-to-raster-data-and-georeferencing-historical-maps.md)
3. [An Introduction to ArcGIS Online](/learn/digital-scholarship-incubator/topics/mapping-and-gis/presentation-+-workshop-putting-it-together-in-arcgis-online.md)

Bonus: QGIS Workshop (in progress)


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