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readshapefile function in basemap - confusion regarding arguments - sendiptangshu - Mar-09-2019
I need the map of a particular city in detail. I obtained the shapefile for the same in the form of a zipped folder.
I have already obtained the latitude longitude bounds for the city. Now, I need to read in the shapefile which I am unable to do. I am unable to understand what to pass as arguments to the readshapefile function.
Example :
map.readshapefile('./Paleo_Sturtian_750Ma', 'Paleo_Sturtian_750Mm')
If something like the above is called, how does it work? Why don't we give file extensions here?
Also, the first argument looks like a path, but what kind of path is it? Is it the path to the zipped folder on my system?
I am a beginner. So, I would really appreciate detailed help.
RE: readshapefile function in basemap - confusion regarding arguments - Larz60+ - Mar-09-2019
where did you get the shape file?
Are you aware of the US Census Tiger Shapefiles? see: https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/tiger.html