Amazon QuickSight Layer Maps Now Support GeoJSON Point and LineString Geometries

Expanded Geospatial Visualization

Amazon QuickSight layer maps have been updated to include support for GeoJSON Point and LineString geometry types. Previously, layer maps allowed users to upload GeoJSON files to draw custom shape layers for regions and boundaries. The new additions enable the visualization of individual locations and routes within these areas.

New Geometry Types

The Point geometry type allows users to mark specific locations on a map, such as individual store sites or facility locations. The LineString geometry type facilitates tracing routes between locations, like delivery paths or flight routes between airports. These new types integrate into the existing GeoJSON workflow within QuickSight.

Business Intelligence Applications

This enhancement provides businesses with more granular control over geospatial data visualization. It allows for the identification of patterns tied to specific locations or movement paths, complementing existing capabilities for analyzing regional performance or customer concentration. QuickSight is a unified business intelligence service offering interactive dashboards and machine learning insights.

Implementation Requirements

To utilize these new features, users need a GeoJSON file describing the desired geometry, a QuickSight dataset containing relevant metrics and dimensions, and a shared join key between the GeoJSON file and the dataset. The GeoJSON file must be saved in .geojson format.