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basemap layer

A basemap layer is the layer in a map or scene that displays basemap data. The data sources for a basemap layer are typically the ArcGIS Basemap Styles service, ArcGIS Static Basemap Tiles service, or a data service. Basemap layers can be composed of different sub-layers, such as reference layers or label layers. The visual appearance of a basemap layer is defined by a basemap style.

Basemap layers

Related terms

  • Basemap styles service
  • Static basemap tiles service
  • Vector tile layer
  • Data layer

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