Others allow users to add data to an online mapping tool and create a mash-up. To describe data according to geography, GIS software may provide a database view, a map view, and a model view.

Gilbert H. Grosvenor, National Geographic magazine’s founding editor, is credited with saying: A map is the greatest of all epic poems. Its lines and colors show the realization of great dreams.

Users should choose GIS software that meets their specific needs and requirements. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used in various industries to manage geographical data on digital maps.