Add Basemaps & Labels to Satellite Imagery
Add geographic context to your satellite imagery analysis. Basemaps, boundaries, and overlays to orient your work.
Quick answer — what reference layers are
Add an OpenStreetMap basemap (light or dark), national borders and major cities from Natural Earth, and your own GeoJSON overlays for geographic context. Combine them with satellite imagery in one map view. These context layers do not consume tokens.
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.
Borders & Cities
National boundaries and major populated places from Natural Earth, to place what you are looking at.
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?▼
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Are administrative boundaries available?▼
Can I add my own reference data?▼
Do reference layers use tokens?▼
Enhance Your Analysis
Add basemaps, borders, and your own GeoJSON to your satellite imagery. Free tier available.
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