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Revision as of 14:47, 7 December 2025
Introduction
This tutorial demonstrates how to perform hydrological and terrain analysis within QGIS. The workflow begins with downloading a DEM dataset, installing WhiteboxTools, and configuring QGIS to recognize the WhiteboxTools functions. Subsequent steps includes DEM preprocessing, flow direction and flow accumulation modelling, deriving slope and the creation of a Topographic Wetness Index (TWI) map.
Data & Software Requirements
- 30 m DEM of the Kananaskis region
- QGIS
- WhiteboxTools Open Core
Step 0: Installing WhiteboxTools
Download WhiteboxTools Open Core: WhiteboxTools Download Page
After downloading, extract the .zip file and place the folder somewhere easy to find. For example, You may store it in: C:\Program Files\WhiteboxTools\
Configuring WhiteboxTools in QGIS:
1. Installing the WhiteboxTools plugin.
In QGIS, open: Plugins → Manage and Install Plugins In the search bar, type "WhiteboxTools". The plugin should appear in the list. Select it and click Install Plugin. [insert image]
