Introducing Esri's Next Generation Hillshade

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09-29-2015 02:20 PM
JenniferBell1
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To showcase Esri's newest hillshade layer, I created a Story Map based off of Rajinder Nagi's blog.The Story Map, titled Introducing Esri's Next Generation Hillshade, provides captivating examples in both 2D and 3D of how you can use the hillshade layer to add greater detail to your maps.

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Using hillshade to visualize landcover in the Alps.

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Mount Rainier and its glacial remains in Washington.

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Mount Rainier in 3D with imagery draped over the hillshade layer.

About the Author
A geographer and storyteller, Jennifer is a lover of all things maps. She is the product manager for ArcGIS StoryMaps and is passionate about improving the storytelling experience and advocating for authors and readers. Explore ArcGIS StoryMaps to tell your story! https://storymaps.arcgis.com/