OpenLayers and ArcGIS location services
OpenLayers is a JavaScript library for making interactive maps. This guide contains tutorials to help you start working with OpenLayers and ArcGIS location services to develop a number of different types of mapping applications.
Maps
Learn how to create and display maps with basemap layers.
Layers
Learn how to add different types of data layers to maps.
Query and edit
Learn how to work with feature layers and feature services.
Style and data visualization
Learn how to style data layers and basemap layers for maps.
Geocode and search
Learn how to find addresses, businesses, and places with the geocoding service.
Route and directions
Learn how to find a route and directions and service areas with the routing service.
Demographic data
Learn how to get demographic data with the GeoEnrichment service.
Get started
To access the services, you need a free ArcGIS developer account and an API key from your dashboard .
1. Sign up for a free developer account
Create a free account2. Get an API key
Sign in to your developer dashboard3. Quick start
Below is a simple example that shows how to create a map with OpenLayers and the basemap layer service.
To build this map:
Open the code in .
Replace the
apiKey
with your API key from the dashboard.Change line
4. Tutorials
Follow step-by-step tutorials to learn more about how to integrate OpenLayers with other location services.

Display a map
Create and display a map with the basemap layer service.

Search for an address
Find an address or place using a search box and the Geocoding service.

Find a route and directions
Find a route and directions with the route service.