History of GIS

A timeline that shows GIS History.

1960s

    Emergence of GIS concept

  • Early GIS systems were developed using mainframe computers.

1970s

    Development of first commercial GIS software

  • Early applications of GIS included land-use planning and natural resource management.

1980s

    Increased access to GIS technology

  • Development of desktop computers and software, creation of first digital maps, and integration of GPS technology into GIS systems.

1990s

    Creation of web-based GIS applications

  • Development of the World Wide Web and Internet connectivity, creation of first 3D GIS software, and increased use of GIS in business applications such as marketing and logistics.

2000s

    Development of mobile GIS technology

  • Field workers could collect and input data in real-time. Increased use of GIS in emergency management and disaster response, as well as in urban planning and environmental management.

2010s

    Introduction of cloud-based GIS technology

  • Made it easier to access and share GIS data. Integration of big data analytics and machine learning into GIS systems, allowing for more complex analysis and modeling.

2020s

    Continued evolution of GIS technology

  • Increased use of virtual and augmented reality, and integration of GIS with other technologies such as blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT).