Creating a Map

In GeoNode, maps are interactive views made by combining multiple datasets (layers). You can use the built-in Map Composer to create, style, and save these maps as GeoNode resources. Once published, maps can be enriched with metadata, ratings, and user comments.

Step 1: Create a New Map

1. On the Homepage, go to the Maps tab.

2. Click the New button to open the map composer.

Image credit: GeoNode

💡

You can also create maps from the All Resources page via Add Resource → Create map.

Step 2: Add a Dataset

1. In the Map Viewer, click Add Dataset from the top navigation bar.

2. In the Dataset Catalog, select the landuse layer you uploaded earlier.

Image credit: GeoNode

Step 3: Save Your Map

1. Click the Resources menu in the top toolbar and choose Save As.

2. In the popup, enter a Title and Description for your new map.

3. Click Save.

Image credit: GeoNode

---

Next up: Explore GeoNode’s other powerful tools — GeoStories and Dashboards — to bring your data to life.