Map styles overview
To request a map, you must choose first a map style. Map styles define the visual appearance of the rendered map, including the styling for map tiles, glyphs, and sprites. Map tiles can be either vector (MVT) or raster (image). While the style may change as you zoom in or out, it generally maintains a consistent theme. You can override parts or the entire style before passing it to the map rendering library.
AWS map styles
AWS map styles adhere to industry standards, offering a sophisticated and professional look. These styles reduce time-to-market and eliminate the need for dedicated cartographers to create map styles from scratch. These predesigned styles enable you to quickly and effectively create visually appealing maps for your end users.
By leveraging the predesigned AWS map styles, you can bypass the time-consuming and resource-intensive process of designing and constructing map styles from scratch. This accelerates your development process, allowing you to focus on core functionalities.
| Map style name | Description | Color scheme | Supports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Colored map style | Dark and Light | Dynamic Map: Yes, Static Maps: No |
| Monochrome | Grey scale map styles | Dark and Light | Dynamic Map: Yes, Static Maps: No |
| Hybrid | Road and label overlay on satellite imagery | Not Applicable | Dynamic Map: Yes, Static Maps: No |
| Satellite | Satellite imagery-based map style | Not Applicable | Dynamic Map: Yes, Static Maps: Yes |
Amazon Location Service provides styles following the MapLibre GL style specification
Standard map style
The Standard map style is a clean and modern general-purpose map design that fits beautifully and functionally into almost any application or website.
To learn more, see Standard map style.
Monochrome map style
The Monochrome map style is a minimalist canvas with a constrained color palette, designed for use with data visualization overlays. The Monochrome style offers both light and dark modes, communicating all the essential information needed for geographic context.
To learn more, see Monochrome map style.
Hybrid map style
The hybrid map style combines global satellite imagery with clear labels and configurable POI categories from our vector maps.
To learn more, see Hybrid map style.
Satellite map style
The Satellite map style presents high-resolution, real-world imagery captured by satellites, offering a realistic view of landscapes, buildings, and terrain. This style typically includes minimal labels or overlays to keep the focus on geographical details.
