Applying a custom 1 square mile grid

How do I create a grid in ArcGIS?

Add a custom grid

1. In an active layout view, select the map frame in the Contents pane.
2. On the Insert tab, in the Map Frames group, click Grid .
3. Choose New Custom Grid .
4. Select the custom grid in the Contents pane, right-click, and choose Properties.

How do you overlay grid on a map?

Adding a custom overlay grid

1. Click View > Data Frame Properties.
2. Click the Grids tab.
3. Click New Grid.
4. Click the custom overlay you want to use from the list of grids.
5. Click Properties.
6. Click the Custom Overlay tab.

How do I change the grid size in ArcGIS?

General settings



Click the Grid tab and expand General. Specify the distance and units between grid lines.