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title: "Working with the Site Map"
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# Map View

If the map shows a large number of sites they are grouped to avoid cluttering the map. As you zoom in, the display will show individual sites. When you zoom in further, the sites will be labelled and the icons will indicate the site type and the number of alarms active for the site (if any).

# Map Tools

The map screen uses Google Maps by default and you can use any of the standard Google Maps tools to manipulate the map.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ You can also choose to use Leaflet as your map provider if you need offline map access. See [Configuring the Map Type](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2503901231/Map+and+List+Settings#Configuring-the-Map-Type) for details.
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> ℹ️ If Google Maps is unavailable then Leaflet maps will be used by default. You can also choose to use Leaflet as your map provider if you need offline map access. See [Configuring the Map Type](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2503901231/Map+and+List+Settings#Configuring-the-Map-Type) for details.

You can also use the following custom tools:

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> ℹ️ - The set of tools available depend on the zoom level of the map and the availability of options.  If a tool is missing, try zooming in further.
> ℹ️ - Tools that are enabled are coloured blue. Tools that are disabled are coloured black.

| **Tool** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| :mapResetBounds:   Reset bounds | Reset the map centre and zoom settings to the default. |
| :mapWatchLocn:  Watch location | Follow your location on the map. When you tap this icon the map will display your current location and track your location as you move (however, if you have turned on the **Stop bounds changes** feature the map will not move as your location changes). |
| :mapBounds:   Allow/Stop bounds changes | Controls whether the map view changes when you apply filters to the site list or when your location changes.<br>By default, if you filter the site list the map bounds will change to include all the sites that match the filter. This can mean that the view moves away from your current settings. If you want to retain your current view settings, use this tool to disable map changes when filters are applied. |
| :mapIrrUnit:  Show/Hide irrigation units | Show or hide the outline of irrigation units on the map. |
| :mapDeclutter:  Declutter | Reorganise overlapping site icons to show the site location more clearly. See [Decluttering the Map](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2196340737/Working+with+the+Site+Map#Decluttering-the-Map) for details. |
| :mapGeoJson:  Show/hide GeoJSON overlay | Shows or hides custom GeoJSON overlays for this map. See [https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2001470103](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2001470103) for details. |
| :mapSVG:  Show/hide SVG overlay | Shows or hides custom SVG overlays for this map. See [https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2001470103](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2001470103) for details. |
| :mapTagVisible:  Tag visibility | Show tag values for each site on the map.<br>Selecting this option makes additional tag tool options available. See [https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2662825985](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2662825985) . |

# Decluttering the Map

When many individual sites are shown on the map they may overlap and be difficult to see. Tap the **Declutter** tool to redistribute the sites on the map. If any site icons are no longer at their geographical locations, a line is displayed pointing to the location of the site.

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> ℹ️ If you enable decluttering it will stay on until it is turned off.

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> ℹ️ You can also simplify the map view by removing the map layer. See below for details.

# Removing the Map Layer (Leaflet only)

If you have selected Leaflet as your map provider (see <u>[Configuring the Map Type](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NC/pages/2503901231/Map+and+List+Settings#Configuring-the-Map-Type)</u>) you can remove the map layer completely by selecting *None* from the Map layer selection tool. This reduces visual clutter by removing the map details while retaining the sites and any overlays you may have configured.