Mapbox Studio

Creating a custom basemap can be a time-consuming process for even experienced cartographers. To help ease this process, Mapbox engineers have used Open Street Map (OSM) data to generate pre-built custom basemaps that can be used in commercial and non-commercial applications. Using Mapbox Studio, these styles can also be adjusted to add more custom touches. Also, basemaps can be built from the ground up to create a specific look for your application:

To access Mapbox Studio, log into the Account Dashboard and click the Mapbox Studio link. In this Studio environment, you can manage basemaps, tilesets, and datasets.

Customizing a basemap

Click the New Style button and select the Satellite Streets theme:

A quick tutorial explains the customization options. A variety of available layers have been added, and both their labeling and styling can be adjusted by clicking on the layers in the table of contents. New layers can be added as well, including account tilesets:

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