Show line data from GeoJSON on the map

This step-by-step tutorial provides a detailed guide on how to incorporate a GeoJSON line overlay onto a map. The following steps will walk you through the process.

NPM module setup

  1. Install the npm package.

    
     npm install --save @maptiler/sdk
    
  2. Include the CSS file.

    If you have a bundler that can handle CSS, you can import the CSS

    
     import "@maptiler/sdk/dist/maptiler-sdk.css";
    

    or include it with a <link /> in the head of the document via the CDN

    
     <link href='https://cdn.maptiler.com/maptiler-sdk-js/v4.1.0/maptiler-sdk.css' rel='stylesheet' />
    
  3. Include the following code in your JavaScript file (Example: app.js).

    
     import * as maptilersdk from '@maptiler/sdk';
    
     maptilersdk.config.apiKey = 'YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE';
     const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
       container: 'map', // container's id or the HTML element to render the map
       style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
          
       center: [-110.75954, 43.72874], // starting position [lng, lat]
       zoom: 13.5, // starting zoom
          
     });
    
  4. Replace YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE with your own API key. Make sure to secure the key before you publish it.

  5. The next is up to you. You can center your map wherever you desire (modifying the starting position) and set an appropriate zoom level (modifying the starting zoom) to match your users’ needs. Additionally, you can change the map’s look (by updating the source URL); choose from a range of visually appealing map styles from our extensive MapTiler standard maps, or create your own to truly differentiate your application.

  6. Add event handler for map load event. You will add code to create a GeoJSON source and a vector layer in this handler.

    
     map.on('load', async function() {
        
     });
    
  7. Create GeoJSON source. The following snippet creates GeoJSON source hosted on MapTiler (check out the How to Upload GeoJSON to MapTiler tutorial). Publish the dataset and copy the link to the GeoJSON. Download the Amphitheater Lake trail sample data.

    
     map.on('load', async function() {
         const geojson = await maptilersdk.data.get('YOUR_MAPTILER_DATASET_ID_HERE');
         map.addSource('gps_tracks', {
             'type': 'geojson',
             'data': geojson
         });
     });
    
  8. Add the vector layer

    
     map.addLayer({
         'id': 'grand_teton',
         'type': 'line',
         'source': 'gps_tracks',
         'layout': {},
         'paint': {
             'line-color': '#e11',
             'line-width': 4
         }
     });
    
Show multiGeometry data from GeoJSON on the map

GeoJSON multiGeometry layer

Tutorials

Add a GeoJSON MultiGeometry overlay to your map application.

Create a gradient line using an expression

Create a gradient line using an expression

Examples

Use the line-gradient paint property and an expression to visualize distance from the starting point of a line.

Line layer (polyline helper)

Line layer (polyline helper)

Examples

Add minimal line layer using MapTiler polyline helper.

Add GeoJSON to AR maps

Add GeoJSON to AR maps

Examples

Display GeoJSON biking or hiking routes in AR maps.

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