Re: [R] elevation map with R

There are many ways to do this in R, check out the Spatial Task View on CRAN. The starting point will depend on the data source, but the raster package is probably the best place to start. The USGS provides elevation data for the U.S.: http://ned.usgs.gov/ Files from that source can be read by ra

Re: [R] elevation map with R

You may want to look at package "map" and "map tools" . They might give you some heads up. Best Regards, Bhupendrasinh Thakre Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2012, at 10:35 AM, arcata wrote: > I would like to plot a map of, say, California, showing the elevation areas. > I am sure there must

[R] elevation map with R

I would like to plot a map of, say, California, showing the elevation areas. I am sure there must be a source where I can find the dataset for the elevation and maybe there's an implementation in R that allows me to map it. Any ideas would be highly appreciated. -- View this message in context: