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# Creating a Map

- [Creating Routes](https://help.backtrackmaps.com/backtrack-docs/mapping/creating-a-map/creating-routes.md): Routes are sequences of points that identify a path on the map. You can use routes to plan your hiking path or ski descent.
- [Adding Markers](https://help.backtrackmaps.com/backtrack-docs/mapping/creating-a-map/adding-markers.md): Markers are map pins or waypoints that you place at a specific point on the map. This is great for marking your favorite camping spots, scenic viewpoints, or other points of interest.
- [Organizing with Folders](https://help.backtrackmaps.com/backtrack-docs/mapping/creating-a-map/organizing-with-folders.md): Folders let you group related features together for easy organization.
- [Adding Layers](https://help.backtrackmaps.com/backtrack-docs/mapping/creating-a-map/adding-layers.md)
- [Choosing a Base Map](https://help.backtrackmaps.com/backtrack-docs/mapping/creating-a-map/choosing-a-base-map.md): The base map is the starting point for your map, and the foundation that all other layers are stacked on top of.