Create and Manage axesm-Based Maps

Set up maps and manage map projections

Create an axesm-based map from the name of a world region, the name of a US region, or the name of a projection defined by MATLAB®. Change the parameters of the map projection, such as the standard parallels, by changing the properties of the axesm-based map.

Alternatives to 2-D axesm-based maps are geographic axes and map axes, which can be used for many tasks, including exploration, publication, and app building. For a comparison of the 2-D map displays that you can create using Mapping Toolbox™ software, see Choose a 2-D Map Display.

Functions

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worldmapCreate axesm-based map for world region
usamapCreate axesm-based map for United States of America
axesmCreate axesm-based map
axesm-Based Map PropertiesControl axesm-based map appearance and behavior
axesmuiDefine axesm-based map and modify projection and display properties
gcmQuery projection structure of current axesm-based map
getmQuery properties of axesm-based map
setmSet properties of axesm-based map and graphics objects
ismapDetermine if axes is axesm-based map
showaxesToggle display of coordinate axes on axesm-based map
clmaClear current axesm-based map
clmoClear graphics objects from axesm-based map
handlemHandles of objects on axesm-based map
handlem-uiGUI for selecting objects on axesm-based map
hidemHide objects on axesm-based map
ismappedDetermine if object is projected on axesm-based map
namemNames of objects on axesm-based map
showmShow objects on axesm-based map
tagmSet Tag property of objects on axesm-based map

Topics

Create Maps

  • axesm-Based Maps
    An axesm-based map contains the standard properties of a MATLAB graphics axes and additional properties related to projections, scale, and positioning in geographic coordinates.
  • Create Maps of World and US Regions
    Create maps of continents, countries, and US states by using the worldmap and usamap functions. The functions automatically select projections based on the specified region.
  • Inset Maps
    Inset maps provide context to maps by including overviews at smaller scales.

Manage Projections

  • Summary and Guide to Projections
    Learn about the map projections supported by the toolbox, and their families and properties.
  • Switch Between Projections
    Change the projection of an axesm-based map. Usually the new map projection displays the same part of the world. Refine the map appearance by adjusting the properties of the axesm-based map.
  • Reprojection of Graphics Objects
    axesm-based maps automatically reproject many types of plotted objects based on changes to the map projection or to some map properties.
  • Change Map Projections When Using geoshow
    Change the projection of an axesm-based map after using geoshow to display raster and vector data.