Abstract:As two models of geographic information data diggin g, association rules and sequential patterns are studied in this paper. Realizatio n of Apriori algorithm in searching large item sets by using association rules i s introduced as well. Based on sequential patterns of data digging, the result o f apriori algorithm is optimized. Thus, a closed connection between association rules and time sequence is set up, whic will realize good use of large scale geo graphic information data base.