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WATER, LAND AND FOREST RESOURCES

DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION

Zhazira Zhumatayeva 1 , Zemfira Kuzairova 1 , Zhuldyz Maulen 1 , Aizhan Zhildikbayeva 2 , Roslan Bin Ismail 3

1 Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, 050000, Kazakhstan ; 2 Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty, 050010, Republic of Kazakhstan; 3 Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

doi.org/10.37884/1-2026/15 pp. 145-154 Admitted 05.01.2026 Published 27.02.2026

Abstract

The development of a digital cartographic framework (DCF) is a fundamental prerequisite for the creation of information and assessment maps intended for territorial analysis and decision support. This paper focuses on the methodological aspects of forming a digital cartographic framework for the territory of East Kazakhstan Region using topographic maps and satellite remote sensing data. The study considers the full technological cycle of DCF development, including data collection, preprocessing, spatial analysis, vectorization, visualization, and integration of thematic layers.

Topographic maps at a scale of 1:200 000 were used as the primary cartographic basis, providing consistent spatial coverage of the study area. To update and refine thematic layers, satellite imagery from Sentinel-1 (SAR) and Sentinel-2 (multispectral) with a spatial resolution of 10 m was applied. The integration of optical and radar data made it possible to improve the accuracy of mapping natural and anthropogenic features, including hydrographic networks, vegetation cover, transport infrastructure, and settlement boundaries.

Georeferencing and vectorization of cartographic materials were performed in the ArcMap 10.8 GIS environment. As a result, an integrated digital cartographic framework was created, ensuring spatial consistency and compatibility of raster and vector data. The results demonstrate that the use of modern GIS and remote sensing technologies significantly enhances the accuracy, relevance, and analytical potential of information and assessment maps. The developed framework can be effectively applied for environmental monitoring, territorial planning, and sustainable management of natural resources.

digital cartographic framework GIS remote sensing Sentinel-1 Sentinel-2 information and assessment maps East Kazakhstan Region

01 Introduction

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[1]2026. DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION. Izdenister natigeler. 28, 1(109) (Feb. 2026), 145–154. DOI:https://doi.org/10.37884/1-2026/15.
(1)DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION. Izdenister natigeler 2026, 28 (1(109), 145-154. https://doi.org/10.37884/1-2026/15.
DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION. (2026). Izdenister Natigeler, 28(1(109), 145-154. https://doi.org/10.37884/1-2026/15
DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION. Izdenister natigeler, [S. l.], v. 28, n. 1(109), p. 145–154, 2026. DOI: 10.37884/1-2026/15. Disponível em: https://natsus.kaznaru.edu.kz/index.php/research/article/view/1150. Acesso em: 15 sep. 2026.
“DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION”. 2026. Izdenister Natigeler 28 (1(109): 145-54. https://doi.org/10.37884/1-2026/15.
“DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION” (2026) Izdenister natigeler, 28(1(109), pp. 145–154. doi:10.37884/1-2026/15.
[1]“DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION”, Izdenister natigeler, vol. 28, no. 1(109), pp. 145–154, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.37884/1-2026/15.
“DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION”. Izdenister Natigeler, vol. 28, no. 1(109), Feb. 2026, pp. 145-54, https://doi.org/10.37884/1-2026/15.
“DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION”. Izdenister natigeler 28, no. 1(109) (February 27, 2026): 145–154. Accessed September 15, 2026. https://natsus.kaznaru.edu.kz/index.php/research/article/view/1150.
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1.DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MAPPING OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION. Izdenister natigeler. 2026;28(1(109):145-154. doi:10.37884/1-2026/15