Progress Report

There has been steady progress on the first map for the Pittstown Historical Society.  This first map will be off the Howard (Sherman) Farmstead.  Ortho-images have been uploaded to ArcMap, as well as other relevant data to help design the map.  GoogleMaps was used to locate the Howard Farmstead and AcrMap is being used to digitalize the area.  Digitalization and construction of the map is currently underway, and a completion date will be issued relatively soon.

Project Proposal II

Introduction

Pittstown, NY is located in northern Rensselaer County in upstate New York.  Located in this town is the Pittstown Historical Society, which was founded in 1975 to promote a better appreciation for American heritage, and in particular, the town of Pittstown.  In addition to a bi-annual newsletter, the Pittstown Historical Society offers fall and spring lecture series that are open to the public.  The topics of some lectures include the history of the Colony of New Netherlands, a demonstration of a historic threshing machine, and the history of villages and hamlets of Rensselaer County.  A brief meeting of the Pittstown Historical Society precedes all lectures; they are free, open to the public, and carry refreshments.

Objectives

• Digitizing structures and sites of historic sites using ortho-imageries, or satellite photographs, to create two professionally looking maps for the Pittstown Historical Society.

Methodology

This GIS project will use a number of different techniques to accomplish the end result. Digitalizing the original map will require using GIS software, such as ArcMap.  The digitalized image created on ArcMap will be based off of a hand drawn map of the site and structures, as well as aerial images.

Data Sources

The Pittstown Historical Society possesses all the data needed to complete this project.

• Farmsteads in and around Pittstown, NY
• Aerial photos
• Satellite Images

Work Plan

10/13/2010  First Draft Due

10/20/2010  Meeting With Client

10/27/2010  Second Draft Due

11/10/2010    First Map draft

12/08/2010  Final Project Completed

Project Proposal

Introduction

Pittstown, NY is located in northern Rensselaer County in upstate New York.  Located in this town is the Pittstown Historical Society, which was founded in 1975 to promote a better appreciation for American heritage, and in particular, the town of Pittstown.  In addition to a bi-annual newsletter, the Pittstown Historical Society offers fall and spring lecture series that are open to the public.  The topics of some lectures include the history of the Colony of New Netherlands, a demonstration of a historic threshing machine, and the history of villages and hamlets of Rensselaer County.  A brief meeting of the Pittstown Historical Society precedes all lectures; they are free, open to the public, and carry refreshments.

Objectives

• Digitizing structures and sites of historic sites using ortho-imageries, or satellite photographs, to create a more professionally looking display for the Pittstown Historical Society.

Methodology

This GIS project will use a number of different techniques to accomplish the end result.  Digitalizing the original map will require using GIS software, such as ArcMap.  The digitalized image created on ArcMap will be based off of a hand drawn map of the site and structures, as well as aerial images.

Data Sources

The Pittstown Historical Society possesses all the data needed to complete this project.

• Hand drawn map of the Pittstown Historical Society
• Aerial photos
• Satellite Images

Work Plan

10/13/2010  First Draft Due

10/20/2010  Meeting With Client

10/27/2010  Second Draft Due

11/5/2010    First Map draft

12/08/2010  Final Project Completed