Mapping data in R

This tutorial introduces a few different ways to map data in R.

By the end of the tutorial, you should be able to:

• Plot data points on top of a map using the ggmap() function along with ggplot2 functions.

• Create choropleth maps using geom_map().

• Add points and other ggplot2 features to a map created from geom_map().

• Understand the basics of creating a map using leaflet, including adding points and choropleths to a base map.

mapping tutorial