Creating a custom map layer using JSON, KML, GeoJSON, SODA API, etc.

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to create a new layer for a map using some map data provided by a government website.

They offer to download the data in the following formats:

1. KML
2. KMZ
3. Shapefile
4. GeoJSON
5. CSV
6. JSON
7. Export using SODA API (my preffered)

Is there any way for me to create a map layer using that information without creating a completely new custom visual? Is it possible to do so by using the SODA API so that the map data is updated when the dashboard is updated?

[stretcharm]

There is a comprehensive post here on custom maps.

http://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Map-for-Power-BI/td-p/165854

[Anonymous]

I've followed those steps and I get the below map with underlying map information or datapoints showing. Am I doing something wrong?