Cartography

A Country for New Generations

Multigenerational households are on the rise. In this StoryMap created with ArcGIS StoryMaps, explore the new look of American families.

New Color Ramps for a New Year

Esri just released a crop of additional color ramps in Map Viewer, including some with colors that are bright and others that are subdued.

There’s Still Time to Sign Up for Cartography

The Cartography. massive open online course (MOOC) starts February 16, 2022 and continues for six weeks. It's educational, free, and fun.

Eye-Catching Effects

Your maps in ArcGIS Online will really pop if you use the new Effects capability in the Map Viewer.

Fifteen Cartography Tips for ArcGIS Pro Users

If you want to learn how to outline a polygon with dots instead of dashes or add color to a black and white map, this story is for you.

Make Better Maps in 2022

Esri cartographers will show you how to hone your mapping skills during a free massive open online course (MOOC) that starts in February.

Maps and Toys

Watch Esri cartographer John Nelson use ArcGIS Pro to turn map polygons into something that resembles a popular toy.

Let’s Talk Cartography

Join Esri cartographers Edie Punt, John Nelson, and Kenneth Field for an informative and inspirational talk on cartography.

Polish Halos around Labels

Esri cartographer Andy Skinner shows you how to make your map labels more legible by eliminating blocky white halos around them.

Check Out Two Versions of a Gray Accessible Basemap

Which of these two new gray accessible basemap versions do you like? Accessible basemaps increase legibility for people with visual impairments.

Ramp Up Your Mapping

Esri senior cartographer Aileen Buckley shows you how to use Map Viewer to find colorblind friendly color ramps and use one to style a map.

Add Watermarks to Your ArcGIS Pro Map

Learn how to create watermarks using Microsoft Paint or PowerPoint and add them to your ArcGIS Pro Map. Watermarks protect your map.