The use of the ArcGIS program in the creation of these four map models (Shaded Relief Model, Slope Map, Aspect Map, and a final 3-D Map) reveals some of the pitfalls and potential of using ArcGIS for spatial analysis projects. When looking at these three models together, one can get a better picture of how spatial data relates. This would prove to be especially beneficial in situations where one wanted to look at the terrain of a given elevated area in order a building project, road, or pathway. However, this potential is somewhat marred by a possible pitfall of using the program for these purposes. The use of this program for spatial analysis is limited to what one can read from the given data fields, but this does not necessarily lend itself to figuring out the best possible use of the land unless all known variables are analyzed. Aspect, slope, ect. are not the only variables that come into play and ArcGIS may not be able to adequately present all of the necessary data projections for complete spatial analysis.
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