Table 1 Overview of major case study in historical GIS
From: HGIS based analysis of urban morphological evolution in historic Kaifeng
No. | Analytical method | Year | Study area | Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Historical Map Digitization | 2010 | US Counties37 | Classifies and digitizes historical maps suitable for HGIS | Relies primarily on map sources; map quality varies significantly |
2019 | Non-specific region63 | ||||
2020 | Limousin Region, France64 | ||||
2 | HGIS Data Modeling | 2010 | Izmir, Turkey37 | Constructs thematic databases (point, line, polygon) using classification models, converting data models into layered spatial maps | Uses historical data as research material; insufficient for exploring urban history and social characteristics |
2016 | Cesena, Italy65 | ||||
2019 | Blanice River Basin, Czech Republic66 | ||||
2024 | Great Wall of China67 | ||||
3 | HGIS Spatial Analysis | 2017 | Cuenca, Ecuador68 | Utilizes quantitative methods to support urban studies | Lacks longitudinal comparison of urban form and social conditions across different stages |
2024 | Nanjing, China17 | ||||
2025 | Xi’an, China27 |
