How to Create Unique Maps With Google Maps
Google Maps is capable of rendering unique or custom maps based on your personal preferences. The immediate benefit is that you get maps and directions created and downloaded to your browser extremely quickly. Another benefit is that you don't have to pay a premium for a paper map and then destroy your investment with a permanent marker highlighting your route. Instead, with Google Maps you can zoom in or out for better readability and highlight your route from start to finish, then print it out at a minimal cost.
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Instructions
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Log into Google Accounts with your sign-in name and password or create one.
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Navigate to the "Google: Maps" webpage (see References for link). If prompted to sign in again, please do so.
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Click on the "Get Directions" hyperlink in the left pane, which will reveal a drop-down form field.
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Type a starting address in the "A" field and a destination address in the "B" field. Include as much information as you can, including the street address, city, state, and zip code.
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Click on the "Get Directions" button. Wait for Google to create your map and then scroll down to the bottom of the directions and click on "Save to My Maps."
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Click the drop-down menu under "Which map do you want to save to?" and select "Create a new map." Click the "Save" button.
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Click on the "My Maps" hyperlink above the left pane to confirm your map creation.
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Tips & Warnings
Collaborate with other individuals to make additions or edit your map after creation.
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- Photo Credit world map image by Attila Toro from Fotolia.com
