---
title: Show map overlays in Dispatcher Workspace
description: View real‑time traffic and other map overlays in Dispatcher Workspace to assess conditions that may affect technician travel.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/field-service-management/field-service-scheduling/map-overlay-dispatcher.html
release: australia
product: Field Service Scheduling
classification: field-service-scheduling
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Using Dispatcher Workspace, Assigning tasks from Dispatcher Workspace, Scheduling and dispatching, Use, Field Service Management]
---

# Show map overlays in Dispatcher Workspace

View real‑time traffic and other map overlays in Dispatcher Workspace to assess conditions that may affect technician travel.

## Before you begin

Role required: wm\_dispatcher

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Field Service** > **Dispatching** > **Dispatcher Workspace**.

2.  Select **Dispatcher workspace**.

3.  Select **Schedule** > **Map**.

4.  Choose from the following options.

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Option

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Result

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**Traffic**

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Displays real‑time traffic conditions on the map.

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**Agent markers**

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Displays agent locations on the map.

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**Task markers**

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Displays task locations on the map.

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**Event markers**

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Displays event locations on the map.**Note:** Event markers are only available if Workforce Optimization for Field Service is enabled.

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