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ArcGIS StoryMaps

ArcGIS StoryMaps is a story authoring web-based application on the ArcGIS platform that enables you to share your maps in the context of narrative text and other multimedia content. You can use ArcGIS StoryMaps to do the following:

Create stories with the story builder. Stories can include maps, narrative text, lists, images, videos, embedded items, and other media.
Publish and share your stories. Published stories each have their own link, and you can use these links to share your stories within your organization or with everyone.
Manage your stories. View and edit your stories from the My Stories page, and find stories authored by others in your organization and add stories to your favorites list.

[Source: Introduction to StoryMaps, 02/28/2025]

ArcGIS StoryMaps
Click here to begin making your story map.
After clicking on the above link, click on Your ArcGIS Organization's URL box.
Type "dartmouth" in the open box.
Then check the box Remember this URL.
Click on "Continue."
You should be prompted to log in using your Dartmouth credentials. Once you do that, you should be in ArcGIS StoryMaps.
ArcGIS StoryMaps Gallery
If you're looking for ideas, this is the place to start. Discover the latest and greatest content from Esri's storytelling community. See what story maps they are loving right now, go behind the scenes with a featured storyteller, or browse top-notch stories on a variety of topics.
Getting Started with ArcGIS StoryMaps
Is this your first story map? This guide has step-by-step instructions for using the ArcGIS StoryMaps builder.
This course is free to all within the Dartmouth organization.
ArcGIS StoryMaps Live
Join the ArcGIS StoryMaps team for a live webinar series that unpacks the creative process for turning your ideas into compelling place-based stories.
Explore, learn, and get inspired.
Getting to Know ArcGIS StoryMaps
Try place-based story telling with ArcGIS StoryMaps.
Resources for StoryMaps
This links to a variety of resources to help you create, write and improve your stories.
StoryMaps Courses Available Through Esri Training Catalog
This links to a several courses on how to use StoryMaps.
All of these courses should be free to all in Dartmouth's organization. If there is a cost, do not attempt to view or use.
Use Express Maps to Help you
Learn how to easily add effective and attractive cartography to any story
Meet the New ArcGIS StoryMaps
Esri's completely re-engineered their storytelling tools from the ground up. It's easier than ever to craft visually appealing and impactful stories using ArcGIS StoryMaps. All the pieces you need to design and share a story map are now at your fingertips—within a single, flexible story builder. In this seminar, get a tour of the exciting new capabilities and learn tips and tricks to communicate more effectively with your team and the world.

Selected videos for StoryMaps

Planning and outlining your story
The first step to crafting a compelling multimedia story is taking time to prepare and map out your ideas. Watch this short video and read the blog to learn how.
Customize a theme for impactful stories
In ArcGIS StoryMaps, the theme of a story controls its colors and fonts and the appearance of buttons, quotes, and other graphic elements. You can choose to apply an existing theme to a story, or you can create a custom one. ...

Alternative to ArcGIS StoryMaps

StoryMapJS
StoryMapJS is a free tool to help you tell stories on the web that highlight the locations of a series of events. The resource is open source and free to use.

StoryMaps.com going away

Esri has a different version of ArcGIS StoryMaps called StoryMaps.com. However, they have made the decision to discontinue StoryMaps.com and roll users existing accounts into ArcGIS StoryMaps. Please see the short video below for more information.

Remember: StoryMaps.com is different from ArcGIS StoryMaps. It is StoryMaps.com that is going away.

If you need more information, please contact the Evans Map Room.