Map series extent indicator basemap

[Zeke]

I have a map series of counties in my state that also has an extent indicator map frame. I'f like to include a basemap for the main map, but not include it in the extent indicator. If I remove or turn off any layer in either frame, it's automatically removed or turned off in the other frame as well. Is there a way to just include the basemap in the main frame? Thanks.

[TomBole · Accepted solution]

Greg, 

Sounds like you are using the same map to populate both the main and secondary map frames. Layer visibility cannot be managed at the map frame level. This is managed at the map level. Therefore, ALL map frames pointing to this map will honor current layer visibility settings. See https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/layouts/add-and-modify-map-frames.htm.

You could set a visible scale range on the basemap such that it is only visible for the main map. Keep in mind that any scale range visibility set will apply to ALL map frames using this map.  See https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/mapping/layer-properties/display-layers-at-certain-scales.htm.

You can use two different maps, one for the main map frame and one, with the basemap off or removed, for the extent indicator map frame.

Hope this helps.

Tom

[Zeke]

Thank you Tom. Setting a scale range did the trick. Don't know why it didn't occur to me. Appreciate the help.