Locator maps
Use locator maps when you want to show where something is or happened, like events in a city. Unlike choropleth and symbol maps, they let you add your own areas, lines, points, and icons, along with shaded relief, highlighted regions, and more. Here’s how.
Getting started
Locator map
How to create a locator mapAdding markers
How to add markersMoving around & resizing
How to move around and set the size of your locator mapChanging the design
How to change the design of your locator mapMap key & annotations
How to add a map key and annotate your locator mapPDF & SVG export
How to export your locator maps as PDFs & SVGsKeyboard shortcuts
How to use keyboard shortcuts in locator maps
Importing markers to your map
Styling markers beforehand
How to style your markers before importing them to DatawrapperImporting markers
How to import markers into locator mapsRegions as area markers
How to add regions as area markersGrouping area markers
How to group area markers before importing themCustom borders
How to add custom borders to locator mapsDrawing circles
How to draw circles for locator mapsStraight lines as curves
Why straight lines in your locator map are shown as curves
Styling your markers
Styling point markers
How to style point markersStyling area & line markers
How to style area & line markersStyling arrow markers
How to style arrow markersOrganizing your markers
How to organize your markersMulti-editing markers
How to edit multiple markers at onceCopying & pasting marker styles
How to copy & paste marker styles