What radius layers does
- Draw a distance ring around any address or map point
- Set the radius in miles
- Records inside the ring are tagged automatically
- Turn "everything within X miles" into a workable group
- Layer radius rings alongside your other data
- Great for quick catchment and coverage checks
Radius Layers in GeoMaps
Radius layers answer the simplest coverage question: what's within X of here? Choose a center — an address or a point on the map — set a radius in miles, and GeoMaps draws a clean ring and tags every record inside it.
Because the ring is a real area on the map, the records within it become a selectable group you can count, filter and act on. It's the fastest way to size a catchment, check coverage around a location, or pull together everyone near a site.
It's part of GeoMaps' layers tools, so it works hand in hand with the rest of your map.
Where radius layers helps
Store catchments
Drop a ring around a new location to count how many existing customers or prospects sit within a few miles.
Local events and mailings
Pull every customer within a radius of a venue to invite the right people to a local event.
Coverage gaps
Ring each depot and look for areas where no ring overlaps to spot parts of the map you don't yet cover.
Radius Layers FAQ
- What units can I use for the radius?
- Radius rings are drawn using a distance in miles around the center you choose.
- Can I select the records inside the ring?
- Yes. The ring is a real area on the map, so the records inside it become a group you can count, filter and work with.
- What can I center the ring on?
- You can center a radius on any address you type or any point you pick on the map.
- How is this different from a drive-time area?
- A radius is a straight-line circle — every point is the same distance from the center — while a drive-time area follows roads to show real travel reach. Use a radius for quick distance checks and a drive-time area when road access matters.