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WebGIS-Based Geospatial Information Visualization of Ancient Villages Along the Long March Trail

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: . This research employs GIS spatial analysis and historical archival methods to examine the distribution patterns and cultural significance of ancient villages along China’s Long March route (1934–1936). By developing a three-tier geospatial screening model, 150 core villages were systematically identified from a national inventory of 8,171 traditional settlements, establishing a multidimensional database integrating terrain features, ethnic compositions, and revolutionary event records. Spatial analysis reveals these villages’ critical role as unique spatial carriers of revolutionary history, demonstrating: terrain-adaptive distributions that facilitated military operations, multi-ethnic interactions preserving oral histories of soldier-civilian solidarity, and transhistorical overlaps with ancient military corridors. The study further proposes WebGIS-based digital narrative platforms to transform red heritage into interactive cultural resources. This integrated approach bridges historical geography and cultural heritage studies, providing empirical foundations for leveraging Long March legacy in rural revitalization through systematic preservation and innovative dissemination strategies.

Source: The international archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences

DOI: 10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-m-9-2025-1229-2025

Authors: Tianjiao Qi, Xinyue Zhang, Xuecheng Liu

Institution: Renmin University of China

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414799349

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