Bob, it is definitely the colored plot image that is flashing by. But, I agree that Steve's maps are the preferred maps. I have appreciated them immensely. This attempt was made because I have only one file of interest and had a county map on hand and so tried to place it. I am glad to have learned about its limitations. Marilyn > Marilyn, it may be coloring the background but the scanned image covers it > up. If you could get a color that was not opaque and trick the program to > put the color on top of the image, it might work for the background color. > For the price, get Steve's maps. I think you will like them. I have quite > a number of them. Pleased customer. Oh yes...get all the ones you think > you might need for the various areas you may research in the near future. > The bulk discounts are attractive.