Flow maps

Visualize movement between places

Flow maps
Flow maps
Show origins and destinations
Size by volume
Customize lines
Reveal patterns

Create flow maps

Show movement and connections between locations with flowing lines in minutes with Atlas

Flow maps

What is a flow map?

A flow map shows movement between locations using lines or arrows that connect origins and destinations. Line thickness often reflects volume, making it ideal for visualizing migration, trade, shipping, or customer journeys.

Create your first flow map
Flow maps
Flow maps

Examples of flow maps

Migration patterns

Show how people move between regions

Shipping routes

Visualize goods moving between hubs

Customer journeys

Map where customers travel from to reach you

Create Flow maps

How to create a flow map?

1

Prepare your data

Add origin and destination pairs with optional volumes.

2

Connect the points

Atlas draws lines linking each origin to its destination.

3

Size and style

Map line thickness to volume and choose colors.

4

Save and share

Download your map or share a link directly from Atlas.

Start making Flow maps

Why choose Atlas for flow maps?

Atlas makes building flow maps fast and fully customizable, with powerful features for teams of any size.

Export high-quality maps

Download your map in multiple formats with no quality loss.

Integration-friendly

Connect with tools like Google Sheets, Salesforce, and more.

Real-time updates

See your data visualized the moment it changes.

Interactive visualization

Hover and click to explore data points in detail.

Custom branding

Add your logo and style for a professional touch.

Access from anywhere

Create and view maps on any device with an internet connection.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about creating and using flow maps.

Can I size lines by volume?

Yes, map line thickness to any value to show flow strength.

Can I show direction?

Yes, add arrows or curves to make movement direction clear.

How should my data be structured?

Use origin and destination columns, with an optional value column.

What file formats are supported?

You can upload all common geo formats, including GeoJSON, KML, CSV, Shapefile and many more.

Do I need technical skills?

No, Atlas is user-friendly and designed for everyone, no GIS experience required.