Georeferencing in QGIS

This workshop covers the basics of georeferencing static images in a GIS using the open source GIS package QGIS. Georeferenced images or maps can be used as contextual layers in a GIS project, or as part of a data extraction process to convert static map data into digital vector data.

Setting up for best results

Georeferencing from a set of known map coordinates

Georeferencing by linking to a basemap

Digitizing new GIS features from a georeferenced maps

Required: Attendees MUST have a laptop in order to follow along with workshop exercises. You will need to have a current version of QGIS installed and must have at least some experience using QGIS.

Landing page: Georeferencing in QGIS

Note: Open to current Stanford affiliates ONLY.