Creating a Personalized Map on Google My Maps using User-Generated Content

This tutorial will guide you through creating a customized map on Google My Maps that incorporates your own data. You can use any type of information you have or even create a new dataset for this example.

Step-by-Step Guide

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open Google My Maps and click on the "Create" button at the top right corner of the page. Select "My Maps" from the drop-down menu.
2. Navigate to the map you want to customize by entering its URL or clicking on an existing map. You can also use the "Get directions" feature to find a specific location.
3. Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the map, then select "Edit" from the drop-down menu.
4. In the "Basic view" section, click on the "Map markers" button and enter your own data in the required fields (e.g., city, state, country). You can also add images or other resources to enhance your map.
5. Click on the "Add a new dataset" button at the bottom of the page. Enter a name for your dataset and choose how you want to store it (e.g., CSV file). Follow the prompts to create your own data source.
6. Once you've created your user-generated content, click on the "Save changes" button to save the new map to your My Maps account. You can also share your customized map with others by clicking on the "Share" button.

Reference: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1yDVtj2DnTnAylICKIq0yuCRISsZU5Cxd

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