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FindGeoData AcademyMaster geospatial data discovery with tutorials, terminology guides, and real-world use cases

Your complete learning resource for GIS data discovery

What's ComingWe're building comprehensive learning resources to help you get the most out of FindGeoData

How to Use FindGeoDataStep-by-step tutorials on searching, filtering, and discovering geospatial data efficiently.

Getting Started Guide

Search Tips & Tricks

Understanding Filters

Saving & Organizing Data

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Component GuideUnderstand every feature and component of FindGeoData's interface.

Search Bar Features

Filter Sidebar

Data Cards Explained

View Modes & Options

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Industry Deep Dives

Real-World Use CasesDiscover how professionals across industries leverage geospatial data — with verified insights and cited sources

Human Resources

Location-based workforce planning, commute analysis, and talent pool mapping.

Example Use Cases• Workforce distribution analysis• Office location optimization• Commute time assessments

Free Data Sources• OnTheMap (Census LEHD)• LODES Employment Data• BLS Occupational Wages

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Real Estate

Property analysis, market research, and location intelligence for informed decisions.

Example Use Cases• Property value heat maps• Demographic analysis• Proximity to amenities

Free Data Sources• Census TIGER Boundaries• OpenStreetMap POIs• American Community Survey

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Land Development

Site selection, environmental compliance, and infrastructure planning resources.

Example Use Cases• Flood zone analysis• Topography & elevation• Soil & land cover data

Free Data Sources• FEMA Flood Hazard Layer• USGS 3DEP Elevation• NLCD Land Cover

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Energy

Power infrastructure, renewable resources, and utility planning data.

Example Use Cases• Transmission line mapping• Solar/wind potential• Power plant locations

Free Data Sources• EIA Energy Atlas• HIFLD Infrastructure• NREL Renewable Data

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All industry guides will include verified data sources, real-world examples, and citations — no made-up information.

Stay UpdatedThe Academy is under active development. We're researching, writing, and verifying content to ensure accuracy and usefulness.

Research Phase

Source Verification