Mapping Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the RESPIRAR Project

*Data and analysis are based on preliminary research and should not be used for publication.

A case study on Maryland's Eastern Shore

A critical component of the RESPIRAR Project is its focused research throughout the Eastern Shore.

I produced maps to help contextualize the geographic location for a broader audience. Maps differed depending on their use case, mainly web and slide decks presented at various conferences.

Map Design

Tools used:

  • Maps: QGIS & Datawrapper
  • Illustrator to refine maps and add copy

Before and After

A “before and after” comparison of a map of the Eastern Shore illustrate the transformation from the initial maps used to the polished, final visuals.

Participating farmworker housing locations by county (for web)

*Precise housing locations are not being publically disclosed for confidentiality purposes
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Eastern Shore participating counties

Alternative version with copy & zoomed out (for presentations)

Eastern Shore Participating Counties Desription

Placing the Eastern Shore in context (for presentations)

EAST_COAST-map-respirar

Map displaying migration origins from Mexico (for presentations)

Mexico Participating states 2023 description