I want to divide a map in square grid using ArcGIS Desktop.
Is it possible?
[GIS] How to divide map into square grid using ArcGIS Desktop
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Related Solutions
If you use the identify tool to click anywhere on the map, you can change the type of units displayed in the location bar. There is a (very tiny!) button at the end of the location bar that when clicked will open a menu displaying a list of unit types to display. Simply select Decimal Degrees or D/M/S to get your lat/long.
edit: Here's a screenshot:
Another simple option is to switch your display units to Decimal Degrees (Data Frame Properties, General tab - set Display: to Decimal degrees). Then you can see the units in DD displayed at the bottom/right as you move the mouse cursor.
Here is what you can do:
- If your grid is a raster convert it to a polygon feature class (fc)
- Use the Split tool (or ET GeoWizard Split by Location tool) to create multiple fc by the split attribute
- Use Merge tool to merge mutiple fc to one fc
Best Answer
Create a fishnet using the fishnet tool, then do an intersect procedure. The resulting data set will be a combination of your original data set and the fishnet. You could alternatively use ready-made square grids like the Quarter Degree Grid Cell system.