Creating and Using Google My Maps: A Comprehensive Guide
Google My Maps is a powerful tool that allows you to create custom maps with any data source. To get started, follow these steps:
1. Open the Google My Maps editor by going to the Google Maps website ([www.google.com/maps](http://www.google.com/maps)) and clicking on the "My Maps" tab in the top navigation bar.
2. Click on the "+" button next to the map you want to create and select "Create Map".
3. Choose your map type (e.g., street view, satellite view) and enter any required metadata, such as the map title and description.
4. Add markers, shapes, and other overlays to customize the map as needed.
To show Google My Maps on a Google Map page, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Google Maps website ([www.google.com/maps](http://www.google.com/maps)) and click on the "My Maps" tab in the top navigation bar.
2. Select the map you want to view from your list of maps.
3. Click on the three dots next to the map title and select "Pinboard View".
4. In the Pinboard View, click on the "+" button next to the map you want to show and select "Google My Maps".
By following these steps, you can easily create and use Google My Maps to add custom data to your Google Map pages.
View a live demo of Google My Maps in action
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1FAdHK1U5B3Qr2yxf_cWQ43Elfqykr1Dw