Put your metrics on the map

June 25, 2025·2 min read

We’re thrilled to introduce the newest feature in Steep – maps. Traditionally, maps were time-consuming to build, required a specialist and offered limited flexibility for end users. With maps in Steep, anyone can create rich, location-based visualizations in seconds – fully integrated with the semantic layer.

Nino Höglund

CPO, Steep

A new approach to maps

Steep introduces a new take on maps in BI – simple, intuitive, and made to be explored by everyone. Just open the map and dive into your metrics instantly.

Add real-world context to any metric with geo-data in seconds
Explore location-based trends and patterns flexibly
Create customized map visualizations to track and compare performance across locations

Maps in reports

Add unlimited map blocks to your reports to track and compare the performance of different metrics, time periods, or regions – side-by-side.

Discover the world in H3

Steep uses the global H3 cell index format to bring your data to life on a hexagonal grid. The H3 cell index format makes spatial analysis in BI simple, scalable, and precise:

Consistent hexagonal grid for clean comparisons
Multiple precision levels, from country to street view
Smooth aggregation and zooming across locations

Customize maps

Customize your maps

Color-code: Choose from 12 color schemes to find the perfect visualization for each use case, and color-code your maps neatly in reports.

Get started

To put your metrics on the map, convert your geographic data to H3 cell index format. Once set up, everyone in your workspace can start exploring maps freely.

Set up maps with just a few steps →