Unable to Analyze Underlying Map Data

Issue

Unable to use underlying data from map data layers to create calculated fields or do further data analysis.

Environment

Tableau Desktop

Resolution

Use the following workaround:

Access underlying data from Tableau map partners or another source. For more information about Tableau map partners, see About Tableau Maps.
Connect to this data from Tableau Desktop.

Cause

The data used to build maps in Tableau is part of the mapping service and so is not available for analysis, querying, or joins.

Additional Information

To voice your support for the inclusion of this feature request in a future product release, add your vote to the following Community Idea: Allow End-Users to Filter Map Data Layer.

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