map

A map is a collection of layers that are displayed in 2D. It is typically composed of a basemap layerA basemap layer is the layer in a map or scene that displays basemap data. The data source for a basemap layer is typically a basemap service.Learn more and one or more data layersA data layer is a layer that references geographic data from a file or a service and is used to visualize the data in a map or scene.Learn more. A map can be stored as a web mapA web map is a map stored as a JSON object that defines properties such as the basemap layer, data layers, layer styles, and pop-up styles. Its JSON structure is defined by the web map specification.Learn more. Maps can also be stored in mobile map packagesA mobile map package (MMPK) is a standalone file that contains one or more map definitions, including the basemap layers, data layers, layer styles, and pop-up styles for use in offline applications built with ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps.Learn more and displayed in online and offline applications.