What changed

Amazon QuickSight has expanded its layer map functionality to support GeoJSON Point and LineString geometries, enabling users to visualize individual locations and routes. Previously, layer maps only supported Polygon and custom shape layers. This update allows users to plot points for specific locations, such as store sites, and draw lines for routes, like flight paths or delivery routes.

What this means in practice

Users can now upload GeoJSON files containing Point and LineString geometries to create detailed visualizations. For instance, a retail company can plot store locations as points and show delivery routes as lines. The GeoJSON file must be in .geojson format with a maximum size of 100 MB. The QuickSight dataset must include a join key that matches the properties in the GeoJSON file to link data points to metrics.

Limitations and availability

The new feature is available for users with Amazon QuickSight, and it requires a GeoJSON file with the correct structure. Layer map visuals can only render one geometry type at a time, so users must ensure their GeoJSON file contains only the desired geometry type or filter the data accordingly. The feature is part of Amazon QuickSight's business intelligence capabilities and is accessible through the QuickSight service.

Source facts for Amazon QuickSight Now Supports GeoJSON Points and Routes in Layer Maps: Geospatial maps help businesses spot patterns that are tied to location, like how a region is performing or where customers are concentrated. Amazon Quick Sight supports this with multiple map types, including point maps, filled maps, and layer maps. That handled regions and boundaries well, but it didn’t cover the individual locations inside them or the routes running between them.
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Sources and further reading

  1. awsml: Visualize points and routes with GeoJSON in Amazon Quick Sight layer maps