We offer the following services:

  • Data acquisition, capture, and management

  • Geoprocessing and spatial analysis

  • 2D/3D/4D map and graphics production

  • GIS project setup, system development, and management

  • Data compilation from diverse sources

  • Custom cartography

  • Workflow automation and application development

  • Database design

  • Web development (AGOL, Portal)

  • Dashboards, story maps, experiences, map viewers

  • Network analysis

  • Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Migration to ArcGIS Pro: We specialize in guiding organizations through the transition from ArcGIS Desktop to ArcGIS Pro, ensuring a smooth, efficient migration of geospatial workflows, data, and tools. Our team offers expert support in updating scripts and models, redesigning workflows for the Pro environment, and training staff to maximize the platform’s capabilities. Whether you're modernizing internal processes or meeting evolving Esri requirements, we help you unlock the full potential of ArcGIS Pro with minimal disruption.

  • GeMS capabilities: We provide specialized geologic data solutions aligned with the USGS Geologic Map Schema (GeMS), ensuring full compliance with federal data standards. Our team has extensive experience supporting government agencies in the production, conversion, and management of geologic map data that is accurate, interoperable, and publication-ready. From contract-based mapping projects to legacy data modernization, we deliver reliable, standards-based products that meet the rigorous requirements of public-sector geoscience initiatives.

Geo Interpretive Solutions, LLC, provides GIS services that empower organizations to collect, analyze, visualize, and interpret spatial data. Our products help reveal patterns, relationships, and trends critical for informed decision-making. By merging geography with technology, our GIS innovations tackle complex challenges, such as predicting climate change effects, optimizing resource management, and enhancing public safety. These products enable the integration of various data types to generate actionable insights, fostering more sustainable and efficient planning and development.

3D model of a mountain with purple overlay sections and marked point labeled 'Xs'. 
Layer of Proterozoic biotite schist (Xs) exposed at Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park.  Credits: Google Earth, Braddock and Cole (1990), Chappell, Colorado State University (2013)
3D topographic map with colorful terrain layers 
Geology at Glacier National Park draped over elevation and imagery data. Credits: Google Earth, Whipple (1992), Chappell, Colorado State University (2011)
3D geological map of Mount Trumbull area with pyroclastic cinder cones, basalt layers marked as Qb, and lava dam location. Flow direction indicated, terrain features labeled, such as Toroweap Valley and various geological formations. North arrow present.
Snippet of Python code involving conditional statements and data handling with arcpy module 
Illustration of geology at Grand Canyon National Park draped over DEM showing lava dam created by Quaternary volcanics. Credits: Billingsley, et. al. (2000 - 2013), Chappell, Colorado State University (2014)
Python code for producing product documentation from project spreadsheets and template files. Credits: Chappell and Winter, Colorado State University (2017)
Flowchart depicting the process of creating a geodatabase derived from scanned geological maps and ancillary information. It includes decision points, data conversion steps, QC processes, and finalization for uploading and archiving the completed map project. 
National Park Service Geologic Resources Inventory product development workflow diagram. Credits: Chappell, Colorado State University (2006)