Google Maps is a free web mapping service and API provided by Google.
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Is the new version of Google Maps about to remove My Places?
Google recently started an offer to switch to new version of Google Maps in beta test mode. As far as I understood now, one of the most nice features My Places is not present in new Google Maps, ...
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Can I create/view custom maps on the new Google Maps?
In the old Google Maps, I would sometimes create a custom map that contained several locations related to a particular topic or trip. In the new Google Maps, I can't see a way to create these maps, or ...
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Add foreign KML map-data in Google-Maps online
This is concerning this question:
old windfinder forecast googlemap
The data from the old wind forecasts probably came from NOAA, and it's
available here. The raw data is in the form of ...
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Is there an existing service that has an online survey component that creates searchable results including mapping?
Cheers. We are mapping neighborhoods here in Long Beach, California for volunteers that would like to be involved in improving their neighborhood or other areas of Long Beach. We're looking for a ...
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In Google Maps is there a way to set your home location?
When finding bus information on Google Maps, is there an easy way to have it remember my home location so I don't have to type in my address each time?
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newbie javascript scope problem [migrated]
I know a bit about what scope is, i am new to javascript and have hit a full stop in my code. Here is the code that i use.
function initialize() {
var mapOptions = {
center: new ...
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Archive of Google Maps
Is there an archive of the google maps?
I have noticed that they've updated my city several times over the years that it's been available, I'd be interested in a timelapse style gif of my house, my ...
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Claim and fix an unauthorized listing in Google Maps/Places
One of our branch offices has had a Google Maps/Places listing created and verified by a staff member who was not authorized (not the IT or Communications & Marketing departments); the office has ...
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How do you search by highway exit number in Google Maps?
Is it possible to specify a highway exit number? e.g. "Exit 62, I-84, OR"
This format doesn't work. Are there others that will?
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How can I show Marker on Google Maps in URL?
<iframe width="270" height="250" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.co.in/maps?f=d&source=s_d&t=k&layer=t& ...
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Google Maps; saved KML files witll not import
KML files saved from Google Maps will not work when I use "Create map" and try to import them.
I have tried from two different PCs using 2 different browsers (IE;Opera).
I resorted to this as a test ...
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Can I view Google+ check-ins on Google Maps?
Is there a way of viewing my Google+ check-ins as pointers on a Google Maps?
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Trouble opening MapsGL
Google Maps says that MapsGL is enabled (in my table of contents), but the controls are not visible, and the map is not functional in that program. I happened to have gotten it to work at one time, so ...
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How to set an arrival time in Google Maps desktop that is not on the hour?
When getting directions from Google Maps, you can set an arrival or departure time. On the Android app, you can set any time you like, but on the desktop webapp, you are limited to only "on the hour" ...
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Looking for a web app to calculate total travelled distance in a lifetime [closed]
I'm looking for a web app that can calculate the total travelled distance of different trips based on those inputs for each trip:
- start point
- end point
- type (so for example if i check "road" it ...
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How to set a default starting location for Google Maps?
How can I set a default starting address for Google Maps?
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Collaborate on Google Map with Circle
Is there any way to add a Google+ Circle to the list of collaborators when collaborating a Google Map?
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Link to directions on Google Maps with one destination prefilled
I want a link on my site which visitors can use to get directions to my location. Is it possible to create a link to a google maps directions page, where one end of the directions (the destination) is ...
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What do the exact green areas in the Google Transit overview map mean?
Looking at the Google Transit
overview map puzzles me:
Is the green colour supposed to mean anything? Participating organisations? If so, how?
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Default language for Google Maps
When using Google Maps the web often displayed in Vietnamese. (I live in Vietnam.)
I want it default to be English. How can I do that?
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Searching for Google Maps direction by query
When I want to get directions between two well-known places, I enter a query like "from Heaven to Hell" into Google, then switch to Maps tab and the route is there (provided that Heaven and Hell are ...
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How can I find out when a particular Google Streetview scene was shot?
Looking at scenic roads, I think it would be quite interesting to know when the Google Streetview took the particular photo. In the linked example, it would give me an impression of possible snow ...
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Add many locations to Google Map?
I have a bunch of addresses that I need to add to one of my Google Maps.
Google Maps just says to add each and everyone of them manually, but it's a lot of of work to do this manually.
Does someone ...
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Is using a screenshot of google maps on a company's website allowed?
I would like to use a screenshot of google maps on my company's website. But im not sure they allow using the maps besides through their api. Maybe it's ok if the image points to the google website?
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How to convert Google map route into array of coordinates?
Is there any tool or method in order to convert Google Map route, direction into array of lat/lon coordinates? What I am trying to do is to simulate NMEA sentences in order to test my application.
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Can I display the circle with radius of N kilometers from specified place using google maps?
I need to see on Google maps the circle-radius of N km around specified city?
There is some kind of similar feature when the button "Show My Location" is pressed.
Any idea?
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How to disable MapsGL in Google Maps?
I clicked on the "Try MapsGL" button in Google Maps. After trying it, I decide, that I want to go back to old maps, as they require less resources on my old PC. But the button to switch back is ...
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How to make Google Maps remember my language?
Although this is minor issue, it is annoying.
I'm usually logged into my Google Account and my Chrome browser remembers my login. All other Google services remember my chosen language. Only Google ...
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Finding businesses within a n mile radius of a point with Google Maps or Earth
I'm working on an article that seeks to find a certain type of business within my borough. Ideally I'd be able to supply a KML file and have it return only businesses within those bounds, but I'm not ...
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Is there a way to find an address of something from Google Maps
If you can pin point on a Google map where you know something is can you get the actual address? For example you're in street view and your looking at a building that you want the mailing address for?
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How can I plot an address list in Google Maps?
I have a 14 page pdf with a list of addresses in it. I'd like to see the addresses on a map.
Is there a website that can extract the addresses from the document and put them on a map?
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Is there a Google Street view to video conversion service?
Is there any service that allows you to provide a Google Maps route and it would create a video based on Google Street View data?
All you'd need to do is set video speed so it could go anywhere from ...
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How to get the lat/lon coordinates along a road?
I'd like to get the lat/lon coordinates of points along a road, say every 100 meters or so. I could go to Google Maps and manually click on points, but I'd like to do this automatically.
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Get driving directions at specific time of the day
Is there any service that provides accurate driving directions to a location at a specified time of the day? By that I mean the service should take into account the average traffic for that specific ...
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Google maps later traffic [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Get driving directions at specific time of the day
Google maps has this feature of showing you how long it will take to get somewhere based on current traffic.
But what ...
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Google Maps latitude and longitude search without markers
When I search a latitude and longitude in Google Maps like:
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-25.454435,-49.33136
It always return me the locations nearby with those ["A", "B", ... ] pins:
Is ...
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How to export Google “My places” map, now that the KML button is missing
I am used to using the KML button in Google maps to export my saved maps, as instructed in Export My Map as KML - which I got to from Google's own Maps data liberation page.
Having not done this ...
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How can I enable Google Maps to my enterprise users?
We are using Google Enterprise. Usually, when I want to add/remvoe a core/other service it's done from the Admin Control panel
Currently, when trying to access maps.google.com both me (Admin) and my ...
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Displaying Multiple KML Files Using Google Maps
I have multiple .kml files which map basic things like hotels, hospitals etc of a area seperately. I would like to have it displayed on a website with an option for visitors to choose as to which type ...
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Search by street number in Google Maps
I have several addresses I have to mark on Google Maps with a pointer.
The problem is that when I search for an address in the form of "Street Name" + "Street Number" the pointer just goes to the ...
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Mobile web google map directions link without GPS
When I load the URL:
http://maps.google.co.uk/m/local?q=51.564666,+-3.275084
with a user agent string of:
Nokia9210i/1.0 Symbian Crystal/6.0
it gives a link saying "Get directions" but when I ...
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Static business on Google Maps
When I do a search for a company on Google Maps, it's showing me the correct address/location with the orange bubble pin. Some business are static (white text). How does Google show this static ...
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Why don't the markers show up in google maps when using Firefox?
I'm using Firefox 10.0.1 with no add-ons or extensions. A few months ago (possibly with a Firefox update?) the markers (the upside down teardrop shaped ones) stopped appearing in Google Maps. I can ...
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Google Places for Business duplicates
I have added a Google Place for my business but it looks like Google has auto created a place based off a different listing site.
Is there any way I can merge these Google Places so I do not lose a ...
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Is it possible to make a dynamic route in Google Maps?
I am using a program that every 4 minutes sends me (via email) a GPS position in a format of a link to Google Maps, like so:
Move to N10.0700+E50.8625
Move to N10.0700+E50.8925
Move to ...
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Convert GIS Map Data To SVG? [closed]
I'm Creating a web application with Django to show part of GIS Map to user.
I already know that it is possible to use Google map for this, but I want to create my own map !!
For this purpose, I need ...
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How to edit the name of a location on a Google Map
I am creating a Google Map of locations of memorials to September 11th. Since most of these locations exist within places (e.g., parks and public plazas) which are already listed in Google Maps search ...
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How do I star public transit locations?
I commonly use a couple train stations when I come in and out of Chicago, is there a way to star them on the map so they are more visible when looking around on the Maps program on my phone? They ...
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How can I map my Gmail contacts' physical location in Google Maps?
Is there a way plot groups of my Gmail contacts' physical locations in Google Maps?
OS is Windows Vista.
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App for extracting latitude and longitude based on a location
I am making an experimental mobile app which opens a browser in which I can detect when HTTP requests are made and extract the URL.
I would like to find the latitude / longitude of a location by ...
