Story maps that explain the news and engage your readers

Build maps for breaking news, feature stories, and data journalism. Drop pins on events, draw boundaries, and embed interactive maps in your articles.

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A news story map showing event locations with labeled markers, a route line, and embedded photos

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“Scribble Maps lets our newsroom create professional maps in minutes. We used to wait days for graphics. Now reporters can build their own maps while writing the story.”

Sarah M. Digital Editor via G2

Why Scribble Maps for News & Publications

Maps for any story

Pin locations, draw routes, and mark areas on satellite or street maps. Show readers exactly where events happened.

Embed in your CMS

Copy the embed code and paste it into WordPress, Medium, or any CMS. The map loads fast and works on mobile.

Update live maps

Edit your map and readers see changes right away. Perfect for breaking news and developing stories.

Built for News & Publications teams

A breaking news map with multiple event markers, labels, and a legend showing different event types

Breaking news location maps

Show readers where events are happening. Drop pins on key locations, label them clearly, and embed the map in your article within minutes.

A feature story map with photo markers, a drawn route, and explanatory text boxes

Feature story graphics

Build rich maps for long-form journalism. Add photos, draw routes, and layer data to help readers understand complex stories.

An election map with color-coded districts showing voting results by region

Election and political coverage

Color-code districts, show voting patterns, and map campaign events. Create clear graphics that explain election results.

A data journalism map with hundreds of plotted points showing patterns across a city

Data journalism and investigations

Map spreadsheet data to show patterns. Import CSV files, plot points by address, and reveal stories hidden in the numbers.

Features that matter

Embed maps in WordPress, Medium, and any CMS
Custom markers with photos and descriptions
Draw routes, boundaries, and highlight areas
Import data from CSV and spreadsheets
Live updates that reflect instantly for readers
Mobile-friendly embeds that load fast
Export to PNG for print publications
Color-code regions for election and demographic maps
Add legends and labels for clear graphics
Share links for social media promotion
Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers

Scribble AI

Build maps with plain English

Tell Scribble AI what you need. Try “draw a 500m buffer around every site,” “import this CSV and color by status,” or “measure the route from the depot to each stop.” It does it in seconds. No GIS training needed, and your team gets the same map, ready to share.

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What customers are saying

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“Scribble Maps lets our newsroom create professional maps in minutes. We used to wait days for graphics.”

— Sarah M. Digital Editor

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“Great for visualizing data stories. I can import a spreadsheet and have a map ready in an hour.”

— James T. Data Journalist

Frequently asked questions

Can I embed maps in my website or CMS?

Yes. Click Share, copy the embed code, and paste it into WordPress, Medium, or any website. The map loads fast and works on all devices.

Can I update the map after publishing?

Yes. Edit your map anytime and readers see the changes right away. Perfect for breaking news that develops over time.

Can I import data from spreadsheets?

Yes. Import CSV files with addresses or coordinates. Scribble Maps plots the points automatically so you can visualize patterns in your data.

Is there a free plan for individual journalists?

Yes. Scribble Maps is free to start, with paid options for larger imports and advanced features. See the pricing page for details.

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