My Maps and Geospatial Projects

Welcome! Here are some of my favorite maps from more than 25 years in the geospatial industry. Each was chosen because it was fun to make, involved advanced GIS techniques, or pushed my cartographic skills.

Thanks for visiting! Mike Edelson GISP, PMP

Daffodil Planting

Daffodil planting locations across Brookhaven, Georgia, are shown with red markers. A soft background and illustrated daffodils add a cheerful touch. Created using ArcGIS, the map blends detailed geographic information with thoughtful design.

Sign Replacement Schedule

This map may seem simple, just sign counts by neighborhood, but it reflects a more complex effort. Using ChatGPT early on, I helped develop a 5-year replacement schedule that evenly distributed signs by neighborhood, year, and Council District. The result came together quickly with minimal revisions.

Lynwood Park

This map explores the history of Lynwood Park, Brookhaven’s historically African American community, highlighting segregation-era boundaries and community landmarks. Created using ArcGIS, it combines historical research with geographic storytelling.

Journal for Electronic Health Data and Methods

A Spatial Analysis of Health Disparities Associated with Antibiotic Resistant Infections in Children Living in Atlanta (2002–2010).

Brookhaven Parks and Recreation

Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Map

Antibiotics Publication

If a patient's residence is located within a hotspot, we are 90, 95, or 99% confident that the area has a statistically significant cluster of patients compared to the rest of the New York City Area.

Lead Exposure in Children in the Atlanta Metro Area

Lead Exposure in Children Under Age 6, 27 County Atlanta Area, Georgia

Lead Exposure [Video]

Short video looping through 8 years of hot spot analysis of lead poisoning in children in the Atlanta area, 2010-2018. You can check out more about this here, listed in my published papers.

Schools Near Mt. Kilimanjaro

Schools located near the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. There was a 'snowball's chance' that this might turn into a field visit, but it didn't happen.

Peachtree Creek Greenway Watershed

Brookhaven, Georgia

Our Beautiful Landscapes of America

This map was created for GIS Day 2017 and showcases different natural landscapes from across the United States using Landsat 8 satellite imagery. My favorite is #7, where you can see an active volcano and lava fields. Fun fact: I've visited all of these locations except #5, Mount Rainier — hopefully one day!

Safe Routes to School

Safe Routes to School within Decatur, Georgia, are shown with colorful routes and school buffers. The bright title, routes, and buffers add a cheerful touch. Created using ArcGIS, the map blends detailed geographic information with thoughtful design.