You might have heard of story maps in an English or composition class where they are used to identify the characters, plot, setting, problem, and solution in a story. ArcGIS StoryMaps is different; it is a web-based application that you can use to create a professional looking web page to tell a story using text and media. The special feature of ArcGIS StoryMaps is that it includes tools that also allow you to easily add custom maps. The resulting web page can be shared within the University of Michigan community or the whole world — without having to do any coding!
Here is an example StoryMap that I have been working that shows some of the history of Dearborn: Dearborn: A History in Maps. Content blocks included are: swipe maps, a chart, a guided tour, and a timeline,
This guide demonstrates using ArcGIS StoryMaps, but this isn't the only tool that you can use to create this kind of web page. Some other tools are listed below, but, at this time, the library does not provide any support for these tools.
If you never made a StoryMap before, you might be wondering where to get help. This guide is a good first stop. Several of the StoryMap features are demonstrated here. Joel Seewald, the Natural Sciences and Geography Librarian, is also a good resource (see his contact information at the left). The makers of ArcGIS StoryMaps also have an excellent Getting started with ArcGIS StoryMaps web page.
Are you looking for StoryMap ideas? There are multitudes of examples:
