What hexagons does
- Aggregate points into a uniform hexagonal grid
- Color by count, sum or average
- Adjustable hexagon size for any scale
- Optional 3D view that extrudes hexagons by value
- Even, neighbor-fair spatial buckets
- A polished view for analysis and presentations
Hexagons in GeoMaps
Hexagons give you the even, gap-free aggregation that squares can't. Because every hexagon has the same shape and the same distance to all its neighbors, a hexbin map compares areas more fairly than a grid — which is why it's a favorite for spatial analysis.
GeoMaps bins your points into hexagons and colors each by a count, a sum or an average, with an adjustable hex size so you can analyze coarse or fine. Switch on the 3D view to raise each hexagon by its value and turn the map into a landscape of activity.
It's part of GeoMaps' visualization tools, so it works hand in hand with the rest of your map.
Where hexagons helps
Spatial analysis
Hexbin activity across a region for an even, unbiased view of where it concentrates.
3D storytelling
Use the extruded 3D view in a presentation to make density unmistakable to a non-technical audience.
Multi-scale exploration
Adjust the hex size to move from a broad regional pattern down to local detail without changing tools.
Hexagons FAQ
- Why hexagons instead of a square grid?
- Every hexagon is the same distance from its neighbors, which makes comparisons across an area more even than square cells — one reason hexbins are popular for spatial analysis.
- What can each hexagon show?
- Each hexagon can show a count of points, a sum of a numeric field, or an average.
- Can I change the hexagon size?
- Yes. The hex size is adjustable, so you can aggregate at a coarse scale for the big picture or a fine scale for local detail.
- Is there a 3D view?
- Yes. You can switch on a 3D view that raises each hexagon in proportion to its value, turning the map into a relief of activity.