Mapping the Mainline
Using Historical GIS to Study American Religion

Mapping the Mainline ePublication Maps (Draft)

Mapping the Mainline has one interactive map interface with four layers of spatial information and linked databases. The maps allows dynamic views of change in the spatial distribution of religious practice from 1970 to 1990. It includes spatial data, texts, and tabular information in an integrated interface.

TMView Downloadable User Interface Version
The enhanced map interface for the Mapping the Mainline ePublication is available through TMView, the downloadable map interface of the TimeMap suite of software. The TMView version of the ePublication map provides interactive functionality. It is useful for research or advanced learning. In the downloadable version, the user can add additional resources from their own collection or other sources to compare to the information in the ePublication. The TMView version of this ePublication map is time enabled, allowing for views of change in the spatial distribution of American Protestants between 1970 and 1990.

For an overview of the information and functionality available, please see the Mapping the Mainline TimeMap User Guide.

Downloading and Installing TMView and map files

1. TMView is available through the download and installation of the TimeMap suite of applications. The TimeMap page provides information about system requirements, an instruction guide, and free software download.
2. After installing the TimeMap software, download and install the map resource packet containing the files needed to display the Mapping the Mainline ePublication maps. The map resource packet for the Sasanian Seals ePublication is 11.3MB. Directions for installing the map resource packet are contained in the TimeMap User Instructions guide available on the TimeMap page.
3. Alternatively, if you are an advanced TimeMap user you may query the ECAI Clearinghouse Mapspaces through TMView for "Protestant" and download the publication mapspace.