Visualizing Spatial Data: Basemaps and Intro to sf

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R
Author

Rachel King

Published

March 6, 2024



R can be a powerful tool for visualizing spatial data. In this workshop, we will review the basics of working with vector spatial data in R using the sf package, demonstrate how to make simple maps with ggplot2, and show different ways to add basemaps to your visualizations.

Wednesday March 6, 11:30-1 PM, DREAM Lab UCSB Library (RM 2322, Mountain side of the building on the second floor.)

Pre-workshop prep:

  • Install these packages, if not already installed: tidyverse, ggplot2, patchwork, sf, ggspatial, maptiles, terra, tidyterra, tigris, prettymapr, cowplot, rosm
  • See the “Installing” section for help with installation of the sf package at https://r-spatial.github.io/sf/, as sf also requires installation of GDAL, GEOS, and PROJ
  • Fork and clone this repository for workshop materials and data: 2024-03-06-spatial-data-viz