Airport Map Contest

We invite members from the geospatial aviation community to submit and share a map that explains an idea, problem, or solution using cutting-edge data visualization methods and geospatial technology. The subject matter must be aviation-focused, but the style and choice of platform/tools are entirely up to you.

Showcase your cartographic creativity! Don't forget that your map submission for the contest qualifies for points under the “Contribution to the Profession” category in your GISP Portfolio!

All submitters must include the following:

Submitter’s name, organization, contact information (email address and phone number)
Title of map
A brief description of the map
A high-resolution digital map image file or URL (must be publicly accessible)

To further clarify, we ask that each submission be provided either as a PDF or a story-based map. We're not evaluating the application or its technical functionality - our main focus is on the story the map tells and the quality of its content.

All maps will be reviewed and accepted entries will be displayed in an online gallery.

All maps must be submitted by Monday, July 28, 11:59 pm MT.

Beneath the Flight Path: Historic Cemeteries at the Edge of DFW Airport

This map reveals three historic cemeteries—Harrington, Hitch, and Tompkins Family Cemetery—located just outside the boundaries of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. These small, often-overlooked burial sites predate the airport and reflect the region’s early settlement history.

Once part of rural homesteads and farming communities, the cemeteries now sit quietly amid highways, commercial buildings, and airspace infrastructure. While easy to miss today, they hold deep meaning—offering a glimpse into lives lived long before the airport existed.

By mapping their locations in relation to surrounding roads and development, this map encourages viewers to consider how the past remains present, even in fast-changing landscapes. These cemeteries are more than points on a map—they are reminders of families, faith, labor, and legacy.

Airport Map Contest

Airport Map Submissions