# Layers

A **map layer** is a set of related information displayed on the map—like transparent sheets stacked on top of each other. Each layer shows a specific [theme](/memphis-property-hub/features/themes.md), or dataset about properties, at a specific [view](/memphis-property-hub/features/views.md). 

The Memphis Property Hub was designed to help you navigate these layers seamlessly, with each [theme ](/memphis-property-hub/features/themes.md)tab showing a default layer that shows up automatically. However, you can turn layers **on** or **off** to customize what you see, helping you explore specific questions.

### Adding and Removing Layers

On the [left panel,](/memphis-property-hub/getting-started/tour-the-interface.md#left-panel) you can hide or show different layers by clicking on the eye icon on the right side of each layer. 

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An **open eye** icon means the layer is currently showing, while a **closed eye** icon means the layer is currently hidden.

{% hint style="info" %}
*We recommend showing just one layer at a time and keeping the others hidden to make visualizations easier to understand.*
{% endhint %}

When [**VIEW TRENDS**](https://help.datamidsouth.org/memphis-property-hub/features/pages/Hlk2Yb2U7tGcSdN9zK50#id-2.-trends-geographic-area-views) is selected, you can also use the eye icon to show or hide different groupings in the legend.&#x20;

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Click “Show only this” to focus on one group at a time.


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