[QGIS](https://qgis.org/en/site/) is an open-source, professional grade, GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping and analysis program that is available for Linux. It is very useful for creating any size map, in vector format, which can be exported to .pdf format.

You can do things like build custom maps over Google Maps, and/or import map data from [OpenStreetMap](https://openstreetmap.org)

QGIS comes in handy when you want to quickly make a map for things such as:

- Scout camps

- Church events/activities

- Event parking

- Event building locations

- Family reunions

- [A global map of your ancestory](https://digital-geography.com/map-family-tree-gramps-qgis-digitize-visualize-genealogy-data)

- Cell tower radiation patterns

- Emergency response plans

- etc.

Here are a few examples of what people have done with QGIS -> [QGIS map examples](http://www.flickr.com/groups/qgis/pool/)

This -> [python script](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/klakar/QGIS_resources/master/collections/Geosupportsystem/python/qgis_basemaps.py) can be run inside of QGIS to bring in links to many online mapping servers, such as OpenStreetMap and Google Maps.

Here are some QGIS learning links:

1. [QGIS Course on Udemy.com](https://www.udemy.com/course/gis-in-qgis-3-for-beginners-project-and-e-book/)

- A good course for only $15

2. [Odysee QGIS Video Tutorials](https://odysee.com/@ProjectTyphon:0/Something-in-the-Woods-Part-1:8)

3. [QGIS Tutorials and Tips](https://www.qgistutorials.com/en)

Instructions on how to install the latest version can be found at the 👉 [QGIS download webpage](https://qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html).

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