Query a feature layer (spatial)

A feature layer can contain a large number of features. To access a subset of these features, you can execute an SQL or spatial query, either together or individually. The results can contain the attributes, geometry, or both for each record. SQL and spatial queries are useful when a feature layer is very large and you want to access only a subset of its data.

In this tutorial, you access and query a hosted feature layer with a geometry and spatial operator to only return intersecting records.

Prerequisites

You need an ArcGIS Location Platform or ArcGIS Online account.

Steps

Create a new pen

If you are using the CDN libraries, to get started.

Get an access token

You need an access token with the correct privileges to access the resources used in this tutorial.

Go to the Create an API key tutorial and create an API key with the following privilege(s):
- Privileges:
- Item access
  - Note: If you are using your own custom data layer for this tutorial, you need to grant the API key credentials access to the layer item. Learn more in Item access privileges.
Copy the API key access token to your clipboard when prompted.

In CodePen, update the accessToken variable to use your access token.

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const accessToken = "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN";

const authentication = arcgisRest.ApiKeyManager.fromKey(accessToken);

To learn about the other types of authentication available, go to Types of authentication.

Make the request

Copy and paste the code below, following the steps to make a request to the feature service.

Reference the ArcGIS REST JS libraries either through CDN, ES Modules, or Node JS.
1. Set the accessToken with an API key access token from API key credentials.
Define the parameters needed for the request.
Call the feature service and handle the results.

CDN

ES Modules

Node JS

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    <!-- require ArcGIS REST JS libraries from https://unpkg.com -->
    <script src="https://unpkg.com/@esri/arcgis-rest-request@4/dist/bundled/request.umd.js"></script>
    <script src="https://unpkg.com/@esri/arcgis-rest-feature-service@4/dist/bundled/feature-service.umd.js"></script>
    <script>
      /* when including ArcGIS REST JS all exports are available
    from the same arcgisRest global */

      const accessToken = "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN";

      const authentication = arcgisRest.ApiKeyManager.fromKey(accessToken);

      const queryGeometry = {
        x: -118.807,
        y: 34.002,
        spatialReference: {
          wkid: 4326
        }
      };

      arcgisRest
        .queryFeatures({
          url: "https://services3.arcgis.com/GVgbJbqm8hXASVYi/arcgis/rest/services/LA_County_Parcels/FeatureServer/0",
          geometry: queryGeometry,
          geometryType: "esriGeometryPoint",
          spatialRel: "esriSpatialRelIntersects",
          authentication
        })
        .then((response) => {
          console.log(response.features);
          document.getElementById("result").textContent = JSON.stringify(response.features, null, 2);
        });

    </script>
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Result

Below is the response from the service:

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[
  {
    "attributes": {
      "OBJECTID": 985600,
      "AIN": "4468002902",
      "APN": "4468-002-902",
      "SitusHouseNo": "0",
      "SitusFraction": " ",
      "SitusDirection": " ",
      "SitusUnit": " ",
      "SitusStreet": " ",
      "SitusAddress": "",
      "SitusCity": " ",
      "SitusZIP": " ",
      "SitusFullAddress": "",
      "TaxRateArea": "10860",
      "TaxRateCity": "MALIBU",
      "AgencyClassNo": 505000,
      "AgencyName": "State of California",
      "AgencyType": "Miscellaneous",
      "UseCode": "880V",
      "UseCode_2": "88",
      "UseType": "Government",
      "UseDescription": "Government Parcel",
      "DesignType1": null,
      "YearBuilt1": null,
      "EffectiveYear1": null,
      "Units1": null,
      "Bedrooms1": null,
      "Bathrooms1": null,

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What's next?

Learn how to use additional ArcGIS location services in these tutorials:

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