---
title: mapType
framework: mapkitjs
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: mapkitjs/map/maptype
---

# mapType

The type of data that the map displays.

## Declaration

```data
get mapType(): MapType;
set mapType(mapType: MapType);
```

## Mentioned in

MapKit JS 5

## Discussion

Discussion The map type determines whether the map shows a standard view, a satellite view, or a hybrid view. The map type is a value of MapType.

## See Also

### Configuring the map’s appearance

- [colorScheme](mapkitjs/map/colorscheme.md)
- [distances](mapkitjs/map/distances-data.property.md)
- [padding](mapkitjs/map/padding.md)
- [pointOfInterestFilter](mapkitjs/map/pointofinterestfilter.md)
- [showsPointsOfInterest](mapkitjs/map/showspointsofinterest.md)
- [showItems(items, options)](mapkitjs/map/showitems.md)
- [MapShowItemsOptions](mapkitjs/mapshowitemsoptions.md)
- [tintColor](mapkitjs/map/tintcolor.md)