Map Series made easy using ArcGIS Pro

Learn to create professional Map Books in ArcGIS Pro! This comprehensive 5-video course guides you through leveraging Map Series functionality – the evolution of ArcMap's Data Driven Pages – to produce dynamic and informative cartographic products. Perfect for English-speaking users globally, you'll master the techniques to build compelling map series that effectively communicate your data.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Enable and Configure Map Series Pages: Discover how to activate and customize Map Series pages using an Index Layer for seamless navigation.
• Export to PDF: Easily export map pages to polished, multi-page PDF files for sharing and distribution.
• Dynamic Map Elements: Insert and manage essential map components like dynamic overview maps, index maps, informative titles, clear legends, and automatically updating page numbers. These elements dynamically adjust for each page in your Map Book.
• Page Definition Queries: Utilize Page Definition Queries to intelligently include or exclude data from related layers, ensuring each page focuses on the relevant information for the featured feature.
• Grid Index Creation: Employ the Grid Index Features tool to generate a precise rectangular Index Layer, enhancing the usability of your Map Book.
• And much more!

Before you begin:

• Ensure you have a compatible version of ArcGIS Pro. This course was created using ArcGIS Pro 1.4 and is compatible with later versions. Check your ArcGIS Pro version (video on PolyGeo YouTube channel).
• Download Natural Earth Data: The course utilizes Natural Earth data, which can be downloaded from the following sources:
  • ne_10m_admin_0_countries.shp (Countries - polygons)
  • ne_10m_admin_1_states_provinces.shp (States and Provinces - polygons)
  • ne_10m_populated_places.shp (Populated Places - points)
  • ne_10m_railroads.shp (Railroads - lines)
    You can find instructions on downloading this data on the PolyGeo YouTube channel: Download Natural Earth Data. It is recommended to place these shapefiles in the C:\polygeo folder.

This course empowers you to create professional, interactive Map Books with ArcGIS Pro, making your geospatial data accessible and engaging.