Grids and Graticules Wizard is available from the Grids tab on the Data Frame Properties dialog box. Nonrectangular map, you will want to use Grid and Graticule layers. Have a more complex scenario like crossing a UTM zone boundary or making a However, if you want to make a grid for a map that you plan to edit or

If your map is dynamic, that is, your area of interest is constantly changing, you should use Grids and Graticules Wizard or create custom overlay grids.

If you are interested in basic functionality, such as changing fonts and line symbols, don't have a need to edit the grid lines, and if you don't have to support complex grid scenarios such as crossing UTM zone boundaries, then the Grids and Graticules Wizard or creating a custom overlay reference grid should work for you. Or, as the example below illustrates, you might want to use a measured grid for a UTM projection (in blue) while also showing graticule lines (in black): What are my options using ArcGIS?ĪrcMap has three ways in which you can add grids and graticules to your map:ĭeciding which option to use depends on the requirements of the grid or graticule you want in your map. Grid to place Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) grids and state For example, you might want to use a measured It is also possible to combine grids and graticules to display multiple coordinate systems on the same map.

Below is a map of Europe where graticules are visible for every 5 degrees latitude and 10 degrees longitude: Graticules can be used to show location in geographic coordinates Graticules are lines showing parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude for the earth. For example, below is a map depicting a 10,000-meter grid using the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS): There are numerous ways to display measured grids. You can also use grids to display measured locations using projectedĬoordinates on the map. Here is a map divided into five columns (A through E) and five rows (1 to 5):

Often, the row andĬolumn labels of a reference grid identify locations listed in a For example, you can place a grid that divides a map into a specified number of rowsĪnd columns by choosing the reference grid type. A grid is a network of evenly spaced horizontalĪnd vertical lines used to identify locations on a map.

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