Global Positioning Systems have emerged as one of the most affordable and useful tools in the geospatial toolkit. Originally created for the US Department of Defense as a tool for navigation and warfighting, today GPS is found in an increasing number of devices including laptops, cameras, smart phones and vehicles of all types.

When it comes to mapping, GPS can be used as a real-time input device to map points, lines and areas. You can even enter descriptive information about locations, including notes and digital photos. All of this GPS-mapped information can be viewed within GIS and Google Earth.

Waypoint Mapping has over 20 years experience with GPS mapping technologies and can provide assistance with developing a field work plan, data entry forms and training for field crews.

Click HERE for a great description of GPS from the Smithsonian.