MapQuest.js

L.mapquest.satelliteControl(options)

A single button control that toggles between the base layer and a hybrid satellite road layer. The position, mapType, css class, and control title are customizable.

Syntax

L.mapquest.key = 'KEY';

var map = L.mapquest.map('map', {
  center: [39.7392,-104.9903],
  layers: L.mapquest.tileLayer('map'),
  zoom: 12
});

map.addControl(L.mapquest.satelliteControl());

Parameters

Options Object

An object containing any of the following key value options: position, mapType, title, and className.

Request Parameter	Description	Required
position String	The position of the control (one of the map corners). Possible values are 'topleft', 'topright', 'bottomleft' or 'bottomright'.	No, defaults to 'topright'
mapType String	The id of a map style. The supported style ids are 'map', 'hybrid', 'satellite', 'light', 'dark'.	No, defaults to 'hybrid'
title String	Text for the browser tooltip that appear on control hover.	No, defaults to 'Satellite'
className String	A custom CSS class name to assign to the control.	No

Example

{
  position: 'topright',
  mapType: 'hybrid',
  title: 'Satellite',
  className: ''
}

Return Value

An L.Control object that can be added to a map with the addControl() function.

Visual Example