
Thematic maps
Bring your data to life on a custom map. Show how things are related to each other like patterns, and trends.
Create interesting stories that captivate readers as they scroll
Tell your story how it’s meant to be told using a variety of visuals
Learn about multimediaBring your own images; StoryMaps supports the most popular formats
Upload your own files or link to a third-party provider like YouTube
Add sound to your story as click-to-play elements or on-demand in the background
Bring live web content, like social posts or other websites, directly into your story
Take your readers on a journey where your story happens. You only need a few minutes to make a map.
Learn moreBring your data to life on a custom map. Show how things are related to each other like patterns, and trends.
Highlight places or areas of interest. Enhance your maps with pop-ups, images, labels, arrows and other elements.
Create dynamic experiences for readers with ready-to-use interactive elements
Pair descriptive text with large, dynamic media to draw readers deep into your narrative
Learn moreCurate a set of places your audience can peruse in whatever order they choose
Learn moreNavigate your readers to locations one-by-one in an intentional and revealing order
Learn moreFrames are short, engaging stories with photos and maps that are optimized for on-the-go creation and viewing in a way that brings the art of storytelling right to your fingertips. Frame templates distill the very best elements of StoryMaps into the mobile app where the time and place set the stage for your stories.
Learn moreShare your experiences step-by-step with the timeline template and make connections over time with pictures and dates. You can use the timeline template to recap a recent trip, document the progress of your latest project, or record the growth of your new puppy.
The journey template makes mapping your story easy with automatic location tagging for each picture and simple captions that add your personal perspective to each place. Create journeys to bring people along to explore meaningful places, landmarks, and points of interest, like a tour of your city, a survey of the best local restaurants, or a rundown of your favorite beaches.
Change the color scheme, font and design of your content with a single click. Choose from a range of options provided or create your own easily.
Learn about themesThe right appearance sets the tone of your story. With custom themes, you can give your story a look of its own.
Specify up to three accent colors to use throughout your content
Choose from our font selection or the thousands available from Google Fonts
Specify the basemap and symbology that best suit your subject
Adjust other elements—buttons, quote styles, etc.—to complement your story’s tone
Combine a group of related stories, files and other web content into a collection and give your audience a single link to view everything
Learn moreUpload images, PDFs, and more to further enhance the story you’re telling
If it lives on the web, you can include it in a collection, all you need is the link
Showcase your collection content in a variety of layout options
Apply standard and custom themes consistently to stories and collections