Land use mapping | Space4Water Portal

“Land use mapping refers to the process of identifying and categorizing how a certain land is used for different types of activities. These activities can include the development of residential and commercial areas, transportation and agriculture.” (GIS Navigator, 2025)

Sources

GIS Navigator. 2025. “What Is Land Use Mapping?” https://gisnavigator.co.uk/what-is-land-use-mapping/ [Accessed March 11, 2025]

Equivalent Term (alias)

Land cover mapping

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