Create locations, write descriptions, and choose a color for the marker icon. New locations are automatically added to the map. The map is fully interactive using all the features found on Google Maps such as zoom in/out, scrolling, road map and satellite image overlays. All locations are clickable in the map and take you to a detail page such as this one:

Maps can be created for any scale from neighborhoods to cities and counties to international.

Applications

Possible uses for the Maps product include

• Regional maps of parks, trails, and wilderness areas
• Locations for volunteer events
• Townhall meetings, legislative sessions, or hearings