Context & Navigation

Add Basemaps & Labels to Satellite Imagery

Add geographic context to your satellite imagery analysis. Basemaps, boundaries, and overlays to orient your work.

Available Reference Layers

OpenStreetMap

Standard map with roads, buildings, place names, and geographic features.

Place Labels

City names, towns, and points of interest overlaid on satellite imagery.

Scale & Grid

Scale bar and coordinate grid for precise location identification.

Why Use Reference Layers?

Location Verification

Confirm you are looking at the correct area using place names

Infrastructure Context

See roads and buildings alongside satellite imagery

Report Generation

Add context for presentations and documentation

Custom Overlays

Add your own GeoJSON data for project-specific context

How It Works

Open Layer Manager

Access the layer controls from the sidebar.

Browse Reference Layers

Choose from available basemaps and overlay options.

Add to Map

Toggle layers on/off and adjust opacity as needed.

Combine with Satellite

Use reference layers alongside satellite imagery for context.

Frequently Asked Questions

What basemaps are available?▼

We offer OpenStreetMap basemap for geographic context. You can toggle between satellite-only and hybrid views.

Can I see place names?▼

Yes, the OpenStreetMap layer includes cities, towns, roads, and other labeled features that help orient your analysis.

Are administrative boundaries available?▼

Country and regional boundaries are available through the reference layers to help identify locations within satellite imagery.

Can I add my own reference data?▼

Yes! Use the Data Loader to upload GeoJSON files with your own reference points, boundaries, or other vector data.

Do reference layers use tokens?▼

No, reference layers (basemaps, boundaries) do not consume tokens. Only satellite imagery tiles count against your allocation.

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