Re: st: SPMAP: interpreting class breaks / adding state outlines

[Maurizio Pisati <maurizio.pisati@galactica.it>]

Yes , it is possible, provided you have a "polygon dataset" (see help file 
for explanation) containing the definition of the complete outline of the 
US. Suppose such dataset is called "UsOutline.dta". Then, you just have to 
add option -polygon(...)- to your command:


# delimit;
spmap numberoffreeclinics if conterminous using "uscoordinates2",
id(id) ndfc(white) fc(Blues) ocolor(gs12 ..) clmethod(custom)
clbreaks (0 1 2 3 4 32)
polygon(data(UsOutline.dta) _other_suboptions_)


Best,
Maurizio





> Second, I also wish to add state outlines, if possible.
>
> The map that is produced uses core-based statistical area
> boundaries (CBSAs) from the U.S. Census. Is there a way to
> overlay state boundary outlines? This would make it much
> easier to identify the location of the CBSAs. At a minimum, is
> it possible to add a complete outline of the US?
>
> Thank you very much.
>
> Julie Darnell
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