Create a Base Map

The basic components that comprise a basemap:

• A surround line around the map

• A north arrow

• A scale bar

• A title block for large maps or title text for small maps

• Text block and/or text balloon

• Map grid annotations

The Base Map menu offers several options for creating and editing base maps. These include:

• Draw a base map
• Resize a base map to data extents
• Create a text block on a base map
• Create a text balloon on a base map
• Create a base map from a MAPPLOT control file