Map & controls

Map types and details

Switch base map styles and contextual overlays.

Map details

  • Transit — public transportation routes.
  • Traffic — real-time traffic conditions.
  • Biking — bike lanes and bike-friendly routes.
  • Terrain — elevation and topographic detail.
  • Water — emphasized lakes, rivers, and oceans.

Map type

  • Default — streets, roads, and common landmarks.
  • Satellite — aerial imagery.
  • Night — a darker color scheme for low-light viewing.
Note

The guide states that the selected map details and map type are preserved when the report is saved.

Control Map Type menu and map details
Control Map Type menu and map details
Google Maps for Power BI Documentation