Geographic Plots

Visualize data on maps using latitude and longitude coordinates

Visualize latitude and longitude data on interactive maps by using geographic plots. Create line plots, scatter plots, bubble charts, and density plots on maps, provide context for the data using basemaps, and create apps with maps using App Designer.

Functions

expand all

Plot Geographic Data

`geoplot`	Plot line in geographic coordinates
`geoscatter`	Scatter chart in geographic coordinates
`geobubble`	Standalone geographic bubble chart
`geodensityplot`	Density plot in geographic coordinates
`geoiconchart`	Icon chart in geographic coordinates (Since R2024b)

Customize Geographic Axes

`geobasemap`	Set or query basemap
`geolimits`	Set or query geographic limits
`geotickformat`	Set or query geographic tick label format
`geoaxes`	Create geographic axes
`addToolbarMapButton`	Add map button to toolbar (Since R2021b)
`removeToolbarMapButton`	Remove map button from toolbar (Since R2021b)

Properties

expand all

Axes and Chart Objects

GeographicAxes Properties	Geographic axes appearance and behavior
GeographicBubbleChart Properties	Standalone geographic bubble chart appearance and behavior
DensityPlot Properties	Density plot appearance and behavior

Ruler and Scale Bar Objects

GeographicRuler Properties	Control axis with geographic values
GeographicScalebar Properties	Geographic scale bar appearance and behavior

Topics

Create Geographic Plots

Create Maps Using Latitude and Longitude Data
Plot data on maps using line plots, scatter plots, bubble charts, and density plots.
Visualize Density Using Geographic Density Plots
Visualize the relative distribution of points on a map.
Create Standalone Geographic Bubble Chart from Table Data
Create standalone geographic bubble charts from table data by using the geobubble function.
Combine Bubble Chart with Other Graphics in Geographic Axes
Create maps with bubble charts and other graphics by using the geoaxes and bubblechart functions.
Create Animations Using Latitude and Longitude Data
Animate geographic data using comet plots, animated lines, and markers along lines.

Explore Geographic Plots

Interact with Geographic Axes
Explore maps, find the coordinates of points, and select locations for text.
Access Basemaps for Geographic Axes and Charts
Specify basemaps for geographic axes and charts. Download a selection of basemaps and install them on your local system.
Maximize Geographic Axes in Figure
Increase the size of maps within figures.

Customize Geographic Plots

Add Labels and Annotations to Geographic Axes
Convey information about maps using titles, legends, text, and data tips.
Customize Appearance of Geographic Axes
Customize maps by changing the limits, tick label format, tick locations, colors, and grid lines.
Adjust Transparency of Geographic Density Plots
Emphasize density ranges in density plots by changing the transparency.
Control Bubbles in Standalone Geographic Bubble Charts
Change the bubble sizes and bubble colors in standalone geographic density plots.

Use Geographic Plots in Apps

Create Geographic Axes in App
Use App Designer to create an app with a map and components that control the map.
Deploy Geographic Axes and Charts
Deploy apps that use basemaps using MATLAB^® Compiler™.