ArcGIS StoryMaps How-To Guide

Explore some maps to get inspiration!

Here are some of our favorites:

• Black Girls M.A.P.P.: Diversifying the face of GIS

• Purpose and Penguins

• The Voices of Grand Canyon

• The Map of Biodiversity Importance: An Overview

• Explore more stories here

How to make your Story:

• Once logged in, click “New Story” to begin.

• Click the plus sign to get started adding text, separators, media, or blocks (see image).

  • Tip: To include a link to a source, copy/paste the link into a text block.

• Use the immersive blocks to show interconnected pieces of your story. Try each one to figure out what fits your story the best.

• Use this Getting Started Guide to read more about each item, step-by-step instructors on map building, and more.

Sources:

• Make sure to include the links to the online sources you use for information and/or graphs

• Use images that are licensed for use in the public domain. We recommend Unsplash.

How to publish:

• When you are finished, click Publish in top right corner and click “Everyone (Public)” when asked for story settings

  • It must be published publicly for us to judge, so do not use any identifying information other than your name (no photos of you, your address, etc).

  • Your profile can remain private

  • You can take down after the judging period, if you want.

Questions? Email program coordinator Rachel Whelan at rwhelan@oceandi.org