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DEFINITION

What is a Hexbin Map?

A hexabin map uses tesellations of hexagons to represent space. Thematics such as shading and dot density can then be applied to the areas to represent your data. Hexagons are useful because they cover the earth in a uniform pattern.

If you have Maptitude you can follow these steps to create a hexabin map: https://www.caliper.com/learning/how-do-i-map-using-hexagons/.

What is a location map/location map defintion: A location map showing where Paris is located in France and a location map showing where the Eiffel Tower is located in Paris

A hexbin map of population density in Washington state

GIS Software for Creating Hexbin Maps

Maptitude Mapping Software gives you all of the tools, maps, and data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects you and your business.

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