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# Basemaps (Maps)

In SeaSketch, *Maps* refer to base maps that are authored in MapBox and then imported into SeaSketch. You will need to create a MapBox account, create Mapbox style, publish it and then add the URL to your SeaSketch project.  

In Data Layers, choose Maps > Add New Map > By URL > and past the link below into the field that says Style Location. 

mapbox://styles/seasketch/clhao1xum01w901qm2wkd06tc

<figure><img src="/files/HAq2BKRp2chrjEdtjQ9g" alt=""><figcaption><p>Entering a custom MapBox style to use as a "Map". Maps are basemaps that appear underneat any data layers turned on. </p></figcaption></figure>

Select an area of the map to create a thumbnail.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/2aH5zPS1d1PeciLrG2kW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Selecting an area of the map to use as a thumbnail. </p></figcaption></figure>

After capturing and saving the thumbnail, the new map will be viewable by all users. They do not require "publishing" as do data layers shown above.&#x20;


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