MapCategoryType

MapCategoryType is a 4-value Enumeration on Map.mapType. Values: ParkingMap, SeatingMap, TransitMap, VenueMap. Tells consumers what a linked map depicts.

Full example of schema.org/MapCategoryType json-ld markup

The markup is verified as valid with Rich Results Test from Google.

schema.org/MapCategoryType

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Map",
  "name": "Copenhagen Marathon 2026 finish-area seating",
  "url": "https://cphmarathon.example/maps/finish-seating.pdf",
  "mapType": "https://schema.org/SeatingMap"
}
</script>

Minimal valid version

The smallest markup that still produces a valid MapCategoryType entity. Use it as the floor. Reach for the advanced example above when you want search engines and AI agents to understand more about your content.

schema.org/MapCategoryType (minimal)

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Map",
  "mapType": "https://schema.org/VenueMap"
}
</script>

Google rich results this unlocks

MapCategoryType is a structural type. It does not produce a rich result on its own.

Its value comes from combining it with a primary type whose markup earns a rich result (Article, Product, Event, and so on). MapCategoryType becomes the trunk that the primary type branches off viamainEntityorbreadcrumb. Include it on every page as the backbone of your markup.

Common MapCategoryType mistakes

Mistakes that pass validation but silently fail to earn rich results or mislead consumers walking the graph. Avoid these and your markup will be ahead of most sites in the wild.

mapType as 'seating'

Wrong

"mapType": "seating"

Right

"mapType": "https://schema.org/SeatingMap"

Four URI closed set.

Schema properties in this example

MapCategoryType Enumeration mapType ParkingMap SeatingMap TransitMap VenueMap Map

Also mentioned in 2 other examples

MapCategoryType also appears in Atlas, and Map. See the full MapCategoryType schema page for every reference.

About the example data

"SeatingMap" on the Copenhagen Marathon 2026 finish-area venue map.

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