Alex Harris M.Sc. - GIS & Mapping Specialist

GIS & maps, without the overhead

Fast, Report-Ready GIS Maps for Mining, Environmental & Consulting Teams

Get in touch Samples

Get that report over the line with clean, submission-ready maps. Let's talk!

Core Services

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Data → Map Conversion

$150+ | Flagship Service

Turn raw data into report-ready figures & professional decks.

Includes:

  • CSV / Excel → spatial layers
  • Attribute & dataset cleanup
  • Legends, scale bars, north arrows
  • Overview and detail maps

Ideal for:

  • Investor decks & figures
  • Permitting & report submissions
  • Field observations or results
  • Environmental monitoring sites

"I have a bunch of shapefiles, boundaries, and waypoints. Now what?"

Pricing Packages

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Basic Map
~$150

Best for clean data and simple figures.

Includes:

  • CSV / Excel → spatial layer
  • Single map (one extent)
  • Basic symbology
  • Legend, scale bar, north arrow
  • Export-ready PDF or PNG
  • 1 revision

Good fit for:

  • Simple monitoring locations
  • Field observation points
  • Internal review figures
Standard Map Package
$350

Most popular option. Designed for reports and proposals.

Includes:

  • Data cleanup and QA/QC
  • 2 maps (overview + detail)
  • Clear symbology and labeling
  • Consistent layout formatting
  • Export-ready PDF or PNG
  • 2 revisions

Good fit for:

  • Environmental monitoring programs
  • Technical reports
  • Stakeholder figures
Report-Ready Map Set
$500-800

For polished figures that need to stand up in front of clients, regulators, or investors.

Includes:

  • Complex data cleanup and joins
  • 3+ maps (overview + multiple details)
  • Label decluttering and cartographic polish
  • Consistent figure styling across maps
  • Export-ready PDF / PNG
  • Up to 3 revisions

Good fit for:

  • Regulatory submissions
  • Investor decks
  • Multi-site or multi-layer figures
🔧 Add-Ons (Optional)
  • Rush delivery (48 hours): +$150
  • Additional map: +$125 each
  • Extra revision: +$75
  • Minor edits after sign-off: billed at $125/hr
⚠️ Scope Notes
  • Pricing assumes map production only — no advanced spatial analysis
  • Complex analysis or modeling will be quoted separately
  • If your map is almost done but broken, the 48-Hour GIS Rescue may be a better fit
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48-Hour GIS Rescue

$300–$500

For when a map is in progress - but your data is broken... or just plain ugly.

Includes:

"Making good maps is harder than I thought... and my deadline is Friday."

🧠

GIS Debug and Other Requests

$125/hour

For quick, focused help when something won't work or doesn't look quite right.

Examples:

Time-boxed. No open-ended consulting.

"I need an update to this consultant map from 4 years ago."

Who This Is For

This service is designed for people who already know what they need — they just don't have the time or bandwidth to do it themselves.

Typical clients:

Why Work With Me

  • Real-world consulting experience (not just academic GIS)
  • Used to working under deadlines
  • Clear communication and quick turnaround
  • Maps and data that are actually usable in reports
  • Comfortable jumping into messy, half-finished projects

This is not a big consultancy. It's direct access to the person doing the work.

How It Works

1

You email me with what you need (and your deadline)

2

I confirm scope, timing, and approach

3

You get clean, usable GIS outputs - fast

Small jobs and one-off requests welcome.

Before We Start (Quick Intake)

To keep things efficient, I'll ask for:

Software

ArcGIS Pro or QGIS + version

Deadline

Date + time zone

Output needed

PDF, PNG, size

Number of maps

How many deliverables

Data provided

CSV, SHP, GDB, etc.

Example styles

Any styles to match

Clear inputs = fast turnaround.

Sample Work

Contact me for more samples or to start a conversation about your specific needs.

Sample map 1

Sample Map 1

Geologic structures map for early-stage mining startup.

Sample map 2

Sample Map 2

Permitting map for mining - rivers and streams.

Let's talk.

If you have a GIS task you need help with, send me a quick message and I'll let you know how I can help.

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© Alex Harris GIS — Independent GIS Consulting

Squamish, BC | Available remotely across Canada