Working with layers and map contents

The WIMBY Maps tool contains multiple layers. A map layer is a type of data shown on the map, such as roads, parishes, banks or grocery stores.

You can view the list of the contents of the map, turn on and off layers, and examine the symbols for layers.

To examine the map contents:

• In the Menu, display the Map Contents item, if necessary, by clicking the down arrow for Map Contents.
• When Map Contents opens, only the top-level content items are visible.
  
  
• Click the plus button next to a content item to display the layers within it.
• The check-box next to the layer indicates whether the layer is currently turned on.
• You can click the check-box next to the layer name to turn the layer on or off. The map automatically redraws to reflect the changes in layer visibility.
• If layers have a plus button next to the name, you can expand the layer to display a legend for the layer. The legend may display a single symbol or multiple symbols for the layer.
  
  

The map contents also displays the number of applicants who have gone to closing which is displayed by census block.