Add Map To Tableau

First and foremost, make sure the map you choose offers the right amount of context for your visualization. This was all on add data layer to map in tableau tutorial. But the default feature in the tableau is that it connects to an online map.

Add or subtract map layers from the view. Notice the add a marks layer control becomes available in the top left corner of the view. Drag state from dimensions to filters, select only the desired state, and then click ok.

Even though t he ability to map data points at the address level (when underlying data does not contain latitude and longitude) is not currently built into the product;

Tableau does support the import of.shp files with all files living in the same folder; Furthermore, if you have any query feel free to ask in a comment section. This procedure only works if your location data is supported by tableau. Zoom in to the desired state.