Read spatial data and create a map with R and ggplot2

Abstract

Learn to read vector spatial data with R and the sf package and create a map to visualize spatial data with the ggplot2 package.

library(sf)

Linking to GEOS 3.10.2, GDAL 3.4.2, PROJ 8.2.1; sf_use_s2() is TRUE

library(ggplot2)

Read spatial data

Tip

Make sure to review the example on reading data with R before completing this assignment.

Read a local or remote GeoPackage file

Large scale data, 1:10m

Make a map with ggplot2

Supported file types may vary depending on local installation

---
title: "Read spatial data and create a map with R and ggplot2"
abstract: "Learn to read vector spatial data with R and the sf package and create a map to visualize spatial data with the ggplot2 package."
---

```{r setup}
library(sf)
library(ggplot2)
```

## Read spatial data

:::{.callout-tip collapse=false appearance='default' icon=true}
Make sure to review the example on [reading data with R](examples/01_read-data-r.html) before completing this assignment.
:::

Read a local or remote GeoPackage file

Large scale data, 1:10m

## Make a map with ggplot2

Supported file types may vary depending on local installation