Andria Olson

Did you vote yet? 33 finalist stories. 1 community choice award. Voting closes tomorrow, March 10. Read the stories and vote for your favorite: ow.ly/l31750YrpHS

Signal to your readers that you’ve thought of them by setting the tempo of your story right from the beginning. Explore the benefits of composing rhythmic stories—and get inspired by six creative opening beats from our community: ow.ly/b9yg50YpJrI

Looking for a little weekend reading? Explore the 2025 ArcGIS #StoryMaps Competition Finalists gallery—and vote for your favorite to win the Community Choice Award: ow.ly/rmhV50YlB4S

Like giving your story a hero, using a 3D model can create a layered connection that helps readers move through complex topics easily. Explore how a clear point of view can help create a sticky story that keeps your audience engaged from beginning to end: ow.ly/xnps50YlB2O

We’re honored to have Karina Amalbert from Latinos in Heritage Conservation, a category winner in the 2024 ArcGIS #StoryMaps Competition, as a guest judge in this year’s competition. Read how the LHC uses GIS to make historic preservation more inclusive: ow.ly/veHZ50Yl6Om

Check out what’s new this month in ArcGIS #StoryMaps: 🗺️ Explorer map tour layer style 🎨 Create new theme from builder ➕ And more! Read the blog: ow.ly/XgVa50YkhIW

🚜From farm to table — Discover the geographic distribution of US farms, farmers, and agricultural sales. Then use @USDA #Agcensus data to make your own maps: ow.ly/Ol9B50Yi8xy @usda_nass #AgOutlook2026

🏠 How affordable is your neighborhood? Enter your zip code to find out. Our new search-aware story combines the #StoryMaps script embed with @Esri demographic data to reveal U.S. housing costs. ow.ly/jQG250YhR7f #LivingAtlas

Map and image choreography is one of the surest ways to give your audience a dynamic reading experience—and ArcGIS #StoryMaps makes it easy to become a pro. Watch the recording of our Live session where we waltz through how to make it happen: ow.ly/wNrc50YexsH

Meet the finalists. 🏆  450+ storytellers from 55 countries entered the 2025 ArcGIS #StoryMaps Competition with #LivingAtlas. Explore the stories that stood out & vote for your favorite: ow.ly/Elny50Yc3On

🏈 The big game is taking us to Santa Clara, California, this weekend—and very near one of the world’s breadbaskets, the San Joaquin Valley. ❌ Discover the historic plays that shifted this region from ecological cohesion to agricultural domination: ow.ly/QA8450Yaq04

💥I need a hero! Did you know...character-driven stories trigger the production of oxytocin, a neurochemical that makes people feel more cooperative. Learn how to engage—and persuade—your readers with a memorable hero. ow.ly/E80M50Y8xRc #StoryScape

🥊 Animated maps can add a visual punch to your story—but they require “buy in” from your audience to really work.   💡 Learn how to get the most from animated maps in your stories: ow.ly/LKun50Y8wpQ

From beginner-friendly builder blocks to advanced techniques using JS Maps SDK, include time visualization in your stories to reveal change, sequence events, and uncover patterns across scale.   Read this month’s StoryScape to learn how: ow.ly/rwi050Y189S

📊How do you turn complex datasets into stories people can actually use? See what’s possible when data, maps, and visuals work together in our recent collaboration with UN Migration. ow.ly/O3hu50Y0FtH #StoryMaps #LivingAtlas @DTM_IOM

📅 Save the Date! Our program is part of the @Esri 2025 @ArcGISStoryMaps Competition, with our director serving as a judge. Meet the finalists and vote on Feb 10, 2026! 🔗 esri.com/en-us/arcgis/p… @AllenCarroll @lisaberry_gis @John_M_Nelson @maryamarabiee @olsdatter

Want to make a visual statement—and share key data? Infographics make it easy to add information without cluttering your narrative. Check out how infographics were used in this story: ow.ly/6iqS50XYajq

Time plays a role in every geospatial story, from transit patterns to citywide change. This month’s #StoryScape explores how tools like timelines, swipe comparisons, and animations help add depth and context to maps. ow.ly/opPI50XWXPs #StoryMaps

Just getting started with ArcGIS #StoryMaps? We've updated our beginner tutorial series! Take a video tour of the builder. Then learn StoryMaps basics in six lessons—each five minutes or less. With new skills in your pocket, build a story with us: ow.ly/XgR250XVuta

Want to visualize time in your stories? Start by considering your options:  💃🏽 Map choreography  🪄 Swipe block  🗺️ Time-enabled web map  ⚙️ Time-aware app  ▶️ Time animation  Just to name a few—read the blog to discover more: ow.ly/196N50XTuGJ