What clusters does
- Collapse nearby points into labeled clusters
- Each cluster shows how many points it contains
- Clusters split apart as you zoom in
- Cluster color reflects size for quick reading
- Click a cluster to zoom to its contents
- Adjustable cluster tightness
Clusters in GeoMaps
Clustering keeps a busy map from turning into a wall of overlapping pins. Nearby points collapse into a single cluster labeled with how many it contains, and as you zoom in the clusters break apart into smaller ones and finally into individual points.
Cluster colors shift by size, so big concentrations stand out from small ones at a glance, and clicking a cluster zooms the map to reveal what's inside. It's the simplest way to make tens of thousands of locations navigable.
It's part of GeoMaps' visualization tools, so it works hand in hand with the rest of your map.
Where clusters helps
Nationwide datasets
A team with locations across a whole country can start zoomed out on clean clusters and drill into any city without the map ever feeling cluttered.
Store and customer maps
Show counts per metro at a glance, then click into a cluster to see the individual stores or customers.
Presentations
Open a map on clusters for an audience so the overall distribution is obvious before you zoom into specifics.
Clusters FAQ
- What does the number on a cluster mean?
- It's the count of points grouped into that cluster, so you can read how many locations sit in an area without zooming in.
- How do I see the individual points?
- Click a cluster to zoom the map toward it; clusters break into smaller clusters and then individual points as you get closer.
- Can I control how aggressively points cluster?
- Yes. You can adjust the cluster tightness to group points more or less, depending on how dense your data is.
- Why use clustering instead of a heatmap?
- Clustering keeps exact counts and lets you click through to individual records, while a heatmap shows a smooth density pattern. They suit different questions and you can switch between them.