Are you a geologist who struggles to turn raw field data into a clean, professional map? This course takes you from a blank ArcGIS Pro project to a complete, publication-ready geological map, one practical step at a time.You'll build a single, real geological map across the entire course, working with the same kind of data you'll encounter in actual practice: scanned field maps, satellite imagery, Excel field data, DEMs, and ESRI's geological symbol libraries. Along the way, you'll learn georeferencing, digitizing contact lines and structures, building lithology polygons, applying standardized geological symbology, working with elevation data, and designing a final print-ready layout with legend, scale, and metadata.No prior GIS experience is required. Every dataset is provided, every tool is explained in context, and every module ends with a quiz to check your understanding before moving on.This course is built for geology and earth science students working on their first GIS map, early-career geologists moving into digital mapping, and any professional who wants a repeatable, industry-standard workflow instead of guesswork.By the end, you won't just know ArcGIS Pro commands — you'll have a finished, portfolio-ready geological map and the confidence to build the next one on your own.
What you'll learn
georeferencing field maps
digitizing contact lines and structures
building lithology polygons
applying geological symbology
working with elevation data
designing a print-ready map layout
Course objectives
to teach practical skills in using ArcGIS Pro for geological mapping
to provide a repeatable, industry-standard workflow for creating geological maps