ArcGIS Map Viewer
Operator: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri), United States
Web application for interactive maps in ArcGIS Online: view, combine, filter and style map layers.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
ArcGIS Map Viewer in ArcGIS Online, Esri's web application for exploring and creating maps.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Combines maps and geographical layers to examine locations, spatial relationships and changes in available time-enabled data.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Place name + Coordinates | Locations on the map and the content available there in the selected layers. | Retrieved |
| Keyword / free text | Matching maps or layers from accessible ArcGIS content. | Retrieved |
Features
- Combines basemaps and layers in a web map.
- Shows, hides, filters and styles layers.
- Displays feature information in pop-ups.
- Searches for places and measures distances and areas.
- Explores time-enabled layers at different dates.
- Saves, shares and prints maps; saving requires sign-in.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Maps & satellite imagery
Coverage
Dataset
No single research collection. Uses selected maps and layers from Esri, organisations and other ArcGIS users.
Access
Requirements
Public maps can be viewed and edited in Map Viewer without signing in. Saving requires an account. Other features depend on the account, user licence and permissions.
Export
Print maps; sign in to save and share them. Data sharing depends on the data permissions.
Provider
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri)
Country of establishment
United States
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
Each map and layer is also subject to its owner's terms of use.
Legal note
The full product terms could not be assessed.
Limitations
- The free public account is limited to personal, non-commercial use and does not include analysis features.
- Currency, coverage and access rights vary by layer.
- Advanced features require appropriate user licences and may consume credits.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Get started with Map Viewer
Esri · EN
Explains map structure, layers, styling, navigation and saving.