One Minute Map Hack: Create an Origin-Destination Map from a Spreadsheet

Got a table of x-y pairs (a list of origin and destination coordinates) that you want to make into a map? Mega easy. Here's how to connect the dots.
An origin-destination map hack was requested by David Wasserman, a transportation mappist in San Jose. Thanks David!
Do you have any ideas for hacks you'd like to see hacked in one minute? Let me know!
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[@andyd916]

I used your idea today create a map of aircraft missions originating from different airbases. The result shows the flow of the war in the Pacific much more clearly than just mapping all the targets. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JohnNelsonMaps]

Oh, wonderful! I'd love to see that.

[@Frank-fu7bb]

How can I add attributes (e.g., number of flights) to each line from the original XY table?

[@JohnNelsonMaps]

if you've already created the lines, you can do a table join (if there is a matching field).

[@Frank-fu7bb]

What basemap do you use? It looks cool!

[@JohnNelsonMaps]

thanks! it's just a blue states shapefile with a darker blue background setting. you might like this video: ua-cam.com/video/IMLHJXJ82Qg/v-deo.html

[@Frank-fu7bb]

@@JohnNelsonMaps Thanks so much!