Using sf for Spatial Data

Handling spatial data can be tricky. The sf package allows for integrating R spatial software with the tidyverse if desired.
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Description

The sf package in R implements simple features, a standard that describes how spatial geometry objects in the real world can be represented in computers. This lesson will walk you through using sf functions to work with spatial data and create extraordinary maps.

{< fa check >}} Prerequisites

• Intermediate R and RStudio user
• Familiarity with the packages dyplr, tidyr, and ggplot2

Learning Goals

• Understand how to use the sf package to wrangle spatial data
• Introduce static mapping with ggplot
• Create customized interactive maps with leaflet

Duration

2 hours