Use Case

Notion Maps for Field Research

Transform your Notion field research database into GIS-ready exports for spatial analysis and team collaboration

Free • No credit card required

Simple Process

How It Works

1

Document in Notion

Create a field site database with Place properties and observations

2

Export Format

Choose GeoJSON for GIS, KML for visualization, or CSV for stats

3

Import to GIS

Load into QGIS, ArcGIS, or your analysis tool

4

Analyze & Share

Run spatial analysis and share with collaborators

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About Notion Maps for Field Research

Researchers document field sites, sample locations, and observation points in Notion. NotionToMaps bridges the gap to professional GIS workflows - export to GeoJSON for QGIS analysis, KML for Google Earth visualization, or CSV for statistical software. Share site locations with collaborators using different tools.

Compatible Apps

QGIS
ArcGIS
Google Earth
R (sf package)
Python (geopandas)
Tableau
Excel
Gaia GPS
Avenza Maps

Use Cases

What You Can Do

Field Site Documentation

Map research sites with observations and metadata

Sample Locations

Track and export sample collection points for analysis

Spatial Analysis

Export to GeoJSON for analysis in QGIS or Python

Collaborator Sharing

Share site locations with team members using different tools

Ecological Surveys

Map species observations, transect points, and monitoring stations

Benefits

Why Notion Maps for Field Research?

GIS Integration

GeoJSON exports directly into QGIS and ArcGIS

All Metadata

Every Notion property preserved in exports

Team Collaboration

Share with collaborators using any GIS tool

Analysis Ready

Export to R, Python, or statistical software

Field Navigation

GPX export for offline navigation to remote field sites

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What format should I use for QGIS?

GeoJSON is the best choice for QGIS. It preserves all your Notion properties as feature attributes and imports directly without conversion.

Can I include observation data in the export?

Yes! All Notion properties (dates, numbers, text, selects) are included in the export. GeoJSON and CSV preserve all data as attributes/columns.

How do I share sites with collaborators using ArcGIS?

Export to GeoJSON or KML - both import into ArcGIS. For ArcGIS Online, upload the file as a hosted feature layer for web sharing.

Can I use this for archaeological site documentation?

Absolutely! Archaeologists use this workflow to document sites in Notion, then export to GIS for spatial analysis and reporting.

What coordinate system does the export use?

All exports use WGS84 (EPSG:4326), the standard for GPS and web mapping. You can reproject in QGIS if your analysis requires a different CRS.

Can I export to R or Python for analysis?

Yes! Export to GeoJSON and load with the sf package in R or geopandas in Python. CSV export also works for non-spatial analysis.

Can I navigate to field sites without cell service?

Yes! Export to GPX and load into Gaia GPS or Avenza Maps with downloaded offline maps. Navigate to your research sites in remote areas without any cell coverage.

Ready to use Notion Maps for Field Research?

Connect your Notion and start mapping your places today.

Free • No credit card required