Create a map series with multiple linked map frames

Summary

A map series in ArcGIS Pro is a collection of pages or map sheets built from a single layout showing a particular map extent in each page. A map series page usually contains dynamic elements, such as a scale or page numbers, and static elements, such as graphics. In some instances, multiple map frames must be displayed on each map series page with a dynamic extent matching the main map frame. This article provides the workflow to create a map series displaying multiple linked map frames with a dynamic extent.

Procedure

1. In ArcGIS Pro, create a layout with multiple map frames. Refer to Insert a layout and Insert a map frame for more information.
2. Create a map series from the layout. Refer to Map series for more information on creating and enabling a map series. The image below is an example of a map series with a main map frame (Overview) and three additional map frames (Public Order Offenses, Petty Crime, and Traffic Incidents).

3. Link the additional map frames to the main map frame.
   1. Right-click the map frame to link with the main map frame, and select Properties.
   2. In the Element pane, under Display Options, select Linked map frame scale from the Constraint drop-down list.
   3. For Map frame, select the main map frame with the scale that derives the map series pages. In this example, the Overview map frame is selected.
   4. Repeat Steps 3(a) through 3(c) to link all the map frames to the main map frame.

4. Create a spatial map series with an index layer, and set the required additional options. Refer to Create a spatial map series for more information.
   1. On the Layout tab, in the Page Setup group, click the Map Series drop-down arrow, and select Spatial.
   2. In the Layout Properties dialog box, select Map Series.
   3. Under Index Layer, for Map frame, select the main map frame. In this example, the Overview map frame is selected.
   4. For Layer, select the index layer.
   5. For Name Field, select a field containing the attributes for page names.
   6. For Sort Field, select a field to sort the map series pages.
   7. Click OK.

5. In the Contents pane, select a page from Map Series Pages. The extent of the map frame changes according to the main map frame of the respective page.