NEWTON, MA (USA) – The Maptitude Team is proud to share that a map created with Maptitude GIS Software was featured in The Quarantine Atlas: Mapping Global Life Under COVID-19, a book developed by Bloomberg CityLab and published by Chronicle Books.
The work, authored by J. Kevin Byrne, Professor Emeritus of Visualization Science at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, documents the Minneapolis landscape during the social and spatial upheaval that followed the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Byrne used Maptitude to create a detailed map combining field sketches, photographs, and Minneapolis Police Department data to record protest locations and memorials. His submission was included in The Quarantine Atlas, which explores how people around the world re-imagined their communities amid the pandemic’s disruptions.
“I created my map with the GIS software Maptitude and data from Minneapolis Police Department reports that specify exact kinds of incidents of force” noted Byrne. Byrne emphasized that Maptitude was instrumental in his visualization process. The final spread, titled Social Change, appears near the end of the book (page 175) and presents a collage of mapped police incidents and memorial imagery from 38th Street and Chicago Avenue (the site of George Floyd’s death).
The Bloomberg CityLab write-up about The Quarantine Atlas is available on the Bloomberg website.
“Maptitude enables creators, educators, and researchers to visualize and communicate spatial stories that define our times,” said Stewart Berry, VP, Maptitude. “We’re honored that Professor Byrne used Maptitude to capture such a powerful and historically significant moment.”
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About Maptitude
Maptitude is a powerful and intuitive mapping and geographic analysis solution developed by Caliper Corporation. Launched in 1995, Maptitude empowers thousands of organizations worldwide—ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies and non-profits—to harness the full potential of location intelligence. Its advanced spatial tools and extensive built-in demographic data enable precise site selection, market analysis, sales territory design, and optimized routing, all while minimizing the need for costly third-party data purchases.
Available for both desktop and online use, Maptitude integrates seamlessly with popular data platforms, ensuring rapid deployment and ease of use. The software’s robust feature set, including dynamic map customization, multi-layered spatial analysis, and user-friendly interfaces, makes it a critical asset for organizations seeking to improve operational efficiency and drive informed decision-making. The commitment of Maptitude to continuous innovation is demonstrated by its regular updates and enhancements, and it further supports educational initiatives with free licenses for students and educators.
