Map Layout Sandwich

Here's how to make an ArcGIS Pro map layout where some elements of the map float over the neatline and graticule. Because that looks cool!

0:00 Incredible map layout sandwich illustration
0:14 Apply an ocean mask to a basemap
0.36 Duplicate the map and remove its mask
1:07 New layout, with the unmasked and masked map frames piled in
1:40 Synch the geography of both maps
2:05 Add a rectangle neatline and arrange it between the map frames
2:44 Add a graticule to the bottom map
3:07 Other examples of neatline shenanigans
3:26 You are loved

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[chrismayhall]

Great video John, always love the endings where we get a brief look around your world.

[stevensfamily]

Great tutorial! Love the clear instructions for making a clean framed layout in ArcGIS Pro. Masking the basemap and adding a subtle graticule inside the oceans gives such a nice polished effect. And linking the map frames keeps everything neatly synchronized. More excellent mapping skills shared as always - thanks!

[QuincysEntertainment]

Astounding! It makes so much sense and is so useful.

[kooyking]

so simple, so effective. i’ll be trying to use this in my work!

[jeannemoore]

Thanks for the video, John! You're shed/office is way cool.

[YUZHOUMAOMAOJIAO]

Hi there! I would like to ask, if I want to render this effect in pro, should I make another 3d model in the 3d model? Something like a nested feel.

[nerivaldoafonso]

Brilliant, this was exactly what I needed

[CraigH]

I recall that previous video, and I tried it several times. I just couldn't reproduce the areas spilling over the neatlines. This video has inspired me to revisit the video and try again!

[BretDrager]

I'm a novice cartography lover. That was great! And, , awesome office.

[AbhijayaDhakal]

Love, love your maps, John! Your personality is as excellent! I have made the map sandwich, but how to separate (put a gap) between the masked and unmasked frame? I must have missed something in the video as usual lol.

[osorious]

I'm new to your videos. Thank you very much. Great ideas, great explanations... and great ends: <3

[SANDHYAGV-hw]

Could you please mention the projection of the grids? Thank you in advance 😊

[davidfairchild]

Is it possible to create this effect and mask out specific states/countries as well?

[AngelaKlock]

John these short are great! Do you happen to have one creating a custom GDB diagram with floating layers in 3D like you jumped to in this video?

[bluenosesailor]

Nice! The use of map duplicates and the scene views (?) of your demonstration actually got me thinking, is there a way to build a stacked layered axonometric/isometric diagram within ArcGIS Pro, or would that have to be accomplished by exporting with the Adobe plugin and rotating and vertically separating the layers manually in Illustrator? I am referring to the kind of exploded site analysis often used in urban planning, landarch, or architecture.

[stillinorbit]

But John, how did you create the perspective view, with three separate layers, at 0.04??? Can ArcPro do that, or did you use some other software program?