The locator map has only one job: to show where something is. That means it needs very little information: just an indication of the featured area, and enough geographic context for … See more

For a locator map, there should only be a small amount of text, which is often easer to add as … See more

Try adding this Global Backgroundlayer on top of a basemap, then experiment with changing its color and blend mode. Here’s a few examples: Here’s an example where a blend mo… See more

Your locator map doesn’t have to use the same coordinate system as your map. And you often don’t need to worry if a locator map is preserving area or distance, so long as it clearl… See more