
I’m JB Baum, a GIS analyst and researcher exploring dynamics and disturbance regimes across the interface of ecological systems and the built environment.
This site showcases my GIS work focused on spatial analysis, cartography, and environmental mapping. Click on different projects to explore.
GIS Projects
This Olympic National Park map refines the National Park Service (NPS) layout, maintaining its familiar structure while enhancing readability and visual clarity. Icons replace dense labeling, making key features easier to locate. The color palette introduces higher-contrast hues, distinguishing landforms, trails, and park boundaries while preserving an approachable aesthetic. Circular icons and standardized symbology improve consistency, and adjusted trail and road representations ensure clear differentiation between routes. Text is thoughtfully placed to enhance legibility without overwhelming the design. These refinements create a more intuitive and visually cohesive map, making navigation effortless while honoring the original’s intent.
This map visualizes building height and elevation relationships across the UCLA area, incorporating 3D GIS interpolation techniques to generate a Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN). It reflects how different interpolation methods, including Kriging and IDW, shape terrain representation and influence the accuracy of elevation modeling.
The sightline assessment models how elevation and building heights influence spatial experience and accessibility across campus. This visualization provides a clearer understanding of vertical spatial relationships in the built environment, reinforcing the significance of accurate height data and terrain modeling in geospatial analysis.