Elastic Maps, introduced as a beta feature in version 6.7 of the Elastic Stack, offers a new way to map, visualize, and query location data within Kibana, significantly enhancing the existing region and coordinate maps visualizations. It allows users to add multiple layers from various data sources, including Elasticsearch documents, self-hosted vector layers, and image services, enabling complex geospatial analysis with data-driven styling capabilities. Users can map individual documents, apply real-time data filtering, and customize tooltips for detailed insights. Elastic Maps supports the integration of additional data sources, facilitating the creation of comprehensive visual representations, such as mapping zip codes with aggregated business metrics. Looking towards a general availability release, the development team is focusing on features like full embeddability and GeoJSON upload support, while encouraging user feedback and engagement through resources like webinars and the Kibana GitHub repository.