My Maps on Google Maps
Topic: general|
Have you ever planned a trip and had to use some obscene paint tool (Microsoft Paint) to plot out the different points of interest? I sure have and it sucked.
Well, finally, there is something much better. And its about time! Google Maps just launched the My Maps feature that lets anyone create maps - mark points of interest, add descriptions, photos and videos. And as you would expect from Google, they even have some quirky icons you can use to mark the points in the map. You can also plot the route with a line (though the line cannot yet have any notion of direction) and add any obscure shapes.
I gave it a spin by creating a map of my recent Australian trip. Creating the map is a breeze if you know how to click and drag.
Check out the Oz map here.
While you are there, also check out the awesome Our Earth as Art map.
April 8th, 2007 at 12:44
Sri,
Looks great. This is cool. I was reading about it earlier this week and good to see you already demonstrate it.
I also read your Australia trip with all details. Looks like you had a great time.
April 8th, 2007 at 14:25
Thanks Kishore. Yes, Australia was brilliant, mate
MyMaps is pretty cool…I can\’t wait when lots of user maps are up. Would be great to search for something like \”San Francisco used-book stores and cafe walk\”.