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When a data layer is added, the legend will display information about the data layer including; year, variable, geography type, and the value range for each color on the map.
Updated 2 years ago by PolicyMap
If you have limited room on your screen, you can collapse legends for data layers, point data, and boundaries into one. Select and drag a legend on top of another, when the underlying legend is greye…
Updated 4 months ago by PolicyMap
Users can create up to six (6) custom color ranges for data layers that can match their brand or unique project.
Updated 10 months ago by PolicyMap
The Map Extent feature allows users see how data layers ranges are represented locally. The default ranges are for the nation, and the map extent changes the data range to the viewing area.
Data Points allows you to view point datasets, like addresses, on a map. You can view these datasets by themselves or on top of a data layer.
Use the Annotation feature to add your own details to a map. Annotations help clarify information by providing additional context, such as names of locations, landmarks, or routes, making it easier f…
Updated 1 month ago by PolicyMap
Users can overlay any of the boundaries used in PolicyMap by using the Boundaries menu above the maps.
Provincial Boundaries are for specific places and users, which can only be seen if you are in the city or state.
Updated 7 months ago by PolicyMap
The Clip feature allows users to visually isolate data to a specified location. The map will only show data layers and data points for the clipped location.
Users who want to use the data on PolicyMap for publication or offer a reference to where the data comes from can use the Cite This Map feature. The Cite This Map tool will pull the metadata any data…
The Share feature allows users to quickly and easily share an interactive map with others. A shared map can be panned around, zoomed further into a neighborhood, and view data for surrounding geograp…
Updated 4 weeks ago by PolicyMap
Users have the ability to customize details shown on the underlying maps including street and town names, land cover, roads, and more.