Using the overview map

The overview map can be expanded at any time to provide spatial reference for your map display. As you work at small scales you can expand the overview map to understand the viewing location in relation to a larger map extent.

The overview map can also be helpful to view two different maps of the same location. For example the display map can show you street level data, while the overview map can show you an aerial view or topology of the region.

Tip:

If the overview map is open, you can include the overview map in your map capture. See Saving map images.

Steps:

1. Click the maximize overview map arrow .

   The overview map displays. You can see your current display highlighted in the overview map. The overview map provides a spatial reference for your current view in relation to a larger extent.

   Tip:

   You can drag and move the red box in the Overview Map window to pan and re-center the map.

On the overview map, there are options to change the map type. See Changing the map type for more information about each map type option.

At any time, you can click the minimize overview map arrow to hide the overview map.