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Amazon Location Service Enhances Map Styling with Terrain and Traffic Features

Location Service expanded map customization with configurable contour density, traffic filtering, and immersive 3D visualization options.

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Retrospective edition: 2026-04-02. Source published: 2026-04-02. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

Developers can now select low, medium, or high contour line densities to control elevation detail and choose a traffic congestion-only mode filtering out free-flow traffic to highlight hotspots. Additionally, new 3D Terrain and Globe View with atmospheric effects allow for more realistic and visually rich maps.

Existing features including full traffic displays, various travel modes, and color schemes are extended to more map styles. Available across many AWS Regions, these enhancements provide versatile mapping tools for applications requiring detailed geographic and traffic data visualization.

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Amazon Location Service announces enhanced map styling with contour line density, traffic visualization, and 3D terrain ↗

Source published 2026-04-02. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.