I'm Nevin McIntyre, the GIS Specialist working for USDA Plant Protection Quarantine in Northern Idaho. I have a strong background in implementing GIS for government organizations using ESRI software and solutions. I enjoy learning and utilizing open source GIS technologies on personal projects - Python, Geopandas, Leaflet, QGIS, OSM and more!
In my free time I develop web applications, create/maintain open data, and spatial data visualizations. The purpose of these projects is for education purposes. However, I try to conduct analysis which might be useful. I'm also a board game enthusiast and guitarist. View my resume on Linkden and lets connect!
The codebase for this website has been entirely develop and is actively maintained by me. This website is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for structure, design, and interactivity. It is hosted on GitHub Pages.
If you've enjoyed, used or were inspired by my work and would like to send a thank you: I would be extremely grateful!
Resources
GeoJSON
List of GeoJSON Utilities
Create GeoJSON data/maps - GeoJSON.io
Data
EarthExplorer - EarthExplorer provides access to various GIS datasets, including satellite imagery (Landsat, Sentinel), aerial photography, elevation data, radar data, and global land cover products.
List of 3,000+ Government ArcGIS Servers - Maintained and automatically updated by mappingsupport.com. Personally, I prefer using Google Search or ArcGIS Online (AGOL) to find specific map services.
Data.gov - Open access to U.S. government datasets, covering topics like agriculture, climate, education, energy, health, and transportation. It includes geospatial data, APIs, and tools for analysis, supporting research, innovation, and public services.
United States Census Bureau - Census.gov offers comprehensive U.S. demographic, economic, and geographic data. It includes population statistics, housing data, economic indicators, and maps.
Open Data Network – While the search bar could benefit from optimization, Open Data Network is a tool for discovering and researching a wide range of public datasets across various sectors.
Google Dataset Search – A specialized alternative to standard Google Search for discovering datasets across various domains, offering a more focused approach to finding data for research and analysis.
Global Health Observatory data repository - World Health Organization – Provides various global health datasets categorized by topics such as mortality, diseases, and health systems. Data is generally presented in tabular format for easy analysis and comparison.
GADM maps and data – GADM provides maps boundary data for all countries and their sub-divisions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – Data from across FAO on Soil, Land, Water, Climate, Fisheries, Livestock, Crops, Forestry, Trade, Social and Economics, etc. Data has also been sourced from FAO partners and public data providers across the UN and NGOs, private sector and space agencies.
Global Forest Watch Open Data Portal – Data on the world's forests. All searchable on ArcGIS Online.
World Resources Institute – WRI provides data on topics like greenhouse gas emissions, water risk, forest cover, and energy use to support informed policy and decision-making.
ArcGIS Online - ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based platform for creating, sharing, and analyzing maps and data. Integrated with ArcGIS Pro, it simplifies publishing and searching for datasets, enhancing spatial analysis and collaboration. The Living Atlas is a curated collection of global geographic data and maps.
Data Science
R Markdown Gallery
Google Data Studio - Report Gallery
Tableau - Viz of the day
The Data Visualisation Catalogue - Severino Ribecca
eBook: Becoming a Spatial Data Scientist - Carto
Spatial SQL
Introduction to PostGIS - PostGIS.netSQL Basics Cheat Sheet - LearnSQL.com
PostgreSQL Tutorial - postgresqltutorial.com
Board Game Ratings
A score of 1 signifies the lowest ranking, while a score of 5 denotes the highest. Achieving an aggregate score of either 1 or 5 is highly improbable. Here's a breakdown of some key elements that influence board game ratings.
- Replayability: A score of 1 = little to no replay value, and 5 = high replayability
- Complexity: A score of 1 = basic mechanics and unengaging, and 5 = engaging and fun, contributes to replayability
- Difficulty: A score of 1 = overly challenging or too simplistic, and 5 denotes a balanced, accessible experience for all ages and skill levels.
- Parts Quantity & Portability: A score of 1 = too many pieces (low portability), and 5 = not an overwhelming amount of pieces & portable.
- Expansions: A score of 1 = no expansions, and 5 = worthy expansions, or does not need expansions.
- Affordability: A score of 1 = too expensive, and 5 = worth the price
- Art Style & Theme: This section is subjective and won't affect the aggregate rating.
Ratings
- Blood Rage - 4
- Mystics of Midgard expansion is worth it. The Kickstarter Exclusive expansion is expensive and in limited supply, but I personally think it's worth it if you enjoy the game.
- A digital version is available on Board Game Arena. There is also a official digital version on steam which has a low player count.
- YouTube Overview
- Root - 3.75
- One of the best asymmetric board games on the market.
- Very steep learning curve. Difficult for new players to learn.
- I would recommend every expansion with the exception of the Clockwork expansion.
- A digital version is available on IOS, Android, and Steam which I highly recommend when learning the game.
- YouTube Overview
- Overboss - 4
- Winning requires some degree of luck.
- Strategizing does improve your chances of winning.
- Tallying final score is time consuming and could be difficult for some players.
- YouTube Overview
- Air, Land, & Sea & Spies, Lies, & Supplies - 4.1
- Amazing portable card game! My go-to road trip or pub game.
- 2 players only
- Both games share the same core mechanics and can be mixed together.
- Check out the Critters at War versions before you buy. It's a cute cartoon version of the game with identical rules.
- YouTube Overview
- Boss Monster - 3.8
- My Nieces and Nephews' all-time favorite board game.
- All of the expansions are worth it, but may not be used in every game.
- Slightly difficult to learn/execute the turn order.
- YouTube Overview
- Here To Slay - 3.3
- My Nieces and Nephews' 2nd favorite board game.
- You can create your own custom Party Leader on the website
- YouTube Overview
- Star Realms & Hero Realms - 3.2
- Both games share the core mechanics, but have different themes.
- In my view, the digital version of this game, available on both iOS and Android, offers a superior gameplay experience.
- Star Realms YouTube Overview
- Hero Realms YouTube Overview
- Minecraft: Builders & Biomes - 3.6
- Piece heavy, with a long setup time
- Farmer's Market Expansion is worth it, but increases the amount of pieces and setup time
- YouTube Overview
- Doomlings - 3.4
- Tallying final score is time consuming and could be difficult for some players.
- Youtube overview
- One Night Ultimate Werewolf and a few of the other variants - 3.0
- Great social deduction game. Similar to the party game and psychology experiment Mafia
- I've played the Alien, Daybreak, and Vampire variants. They all are very similar.
- Requires at least 4 players.
- YouTube Overview
- Battle of the Bards - 2.8
- Doesn't have expansions, but doesn't necessarily need it.
- YouTube Overview
- Kabuto Sumo - 3.1
- Very little strategizing or planning required.
- The most "physical" board game I own :D
- YouTube Overview
- Hive - 3.7
- My second favorite road trip game.
- I would suggest getting the pocket version, as it is more portable and includes the expansions.
- I don't know what the advantage of buying the regular version would be.
- YouTube Overview
- Happy Little Dinosaurs - 2.9
- I haven't played the expansions, but the base game wasn't attractive enough for me to want to buy more of this game.
- YouTube Overview
- Unearth - 3.2
- Summoner Wars - 3.7
- 2 player duel deck builder
- I haven't played all the available classes/expansions, but I want to!
- There is a digital version. I am unaware if it maintains a player base.
- I personally enjoyed the physical version over the digital version.
- YouTube Overview
- Tigris & Euphrates - 3.5
- I've only played the digital version on BGA
- The physical game (or expansions) is currently not in print. There are rumors of a reprint in the near future.
- My affordabiity score many rise when the reprint occurs.
- I personally don't think the game needs additional expansions.
- YouTube Overview
- Tsuro - 3.3
- Simple to learn yet rich in replay value, this game captivates players from the very first round.
- Command of Nature - 3.5
- A deckbuilder that holds its own among the top games in the genre.
- While games with four players can feel busy. Having all experienced players would be great.