Who Am I?
My name is Brandy! I’ve lived in West Virginia my entire life (as you can probably tell from it being the basis of most of my map projects). I graduated in 2018 from Glenville State College (now University) with degrees in land surveying and natural resources management. In 2021, I graduated from Kent State University with my master’s in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS). I have two pups and a cat I love dearly (as well as my bonus cat through my partner)!
You Might Ask Yourself Why I Do This
Honestly, I wonder the same sometimes. I discovered a love for mapping in my college classes that has progressed steadily over the years. I wanted to test my abilities with data analysis and map creation, but also wanted to share my maps with people, and that’s how this site came about.
Can I Suggest Maps?
Absolutely! I have a list of maps I’m planning on making over the years, but I’m always open to any suggestions or other ideas! I’m not promising that I’ll ever do it, but I might! Check out my upcoming projects to see if I have your idea in the works. If not – suggest it!
Upcoming ProjectsWant to support these mapping adventures?
I in no way expect any sort of donations for doing this. I really like all things mapping and these projects help me learn more along the way. I end up paying roughly $110 a year for the software to do these maps/analyses, and then pay around $65 a year for this website. For the value I get out of the cost, it’s 100% worth it to me. However, if you like these maps and want to see them continue, you can help out with a donation! Even just sharing my content helps though.
Venmo PaypalWhat Else Do You Do?
My coworkers joke that my hobbies span different centuries because I tried making my own butter before. I recently picked up quilting, and that has been super fun! Otherwise, I like to code (check out BrandyB.dev), play with lasers (I used to have a laser business), play some video games, hang out with my partner, and frequent Morgantown, WV's Outback Steakhouse (arguably the best one - try their mashed potatoes, trust me).
Contact Me
If you have any questions, suggestions, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out to me!
Email: MapsWithB@gmail.com