Google Maps - Getting Started

What are Google Maps?

Google Maps is a free web mapping service by Google that provides various types of geographical information. Using Google Maps, one can.

Google Maps - Types

In the previous chapter, we discussed how to load a basic map. Here, we will see how to select a required map type.

Types of Maps

Google Maps provides four types of maps. They are −

Google Maps - Zoom

Increase/Decrease the Zoom Value

You can increase or decrease the zoom value of a map by modifying the value of the zoom attribute in the the map options.

Google Maps - Localization

By default, the city names and option names given on the map will be in English. If required, we can display such information in other languages as well. This process is known as localization. In this chapter, we will learn how to localize a map.

Google Maps - UI Controls

Google Maps provides a User Interface with various controls to let the user interact with the map. We can add, customize, and disable these controls.

Default Controls

Here is a list of the default controls provided by Google Maps −

Google Maps - Markers

We can draw objects on the map and bind them to a desired latitude and longitude. These are called overlays. Google Maps provides various overlays as shown below.

• Markers
• Polylines
• Polygons
• Circle and rectangle
• Info window
• Symbols

Google Maps - Shapes

In the previous chapter, we learned how to use markers in Google Maps. Along with markers, we can also add various shapes such as circles, polygons, rectangles, polylines, etc. This chapter explains how to use the shapes provided by Google Maps.

Google Maps - Info Window

In addition to markers, polygons, polylines, and other geometrical shapes, we can also draw an Info Window on the map. This chapter explains how to use the Info Window.

Google Maps - Symbols

In addition to markers, polygons, polylines, and other geometrical shapes, we can also add predefined vector images(symbols) on a map. This chapter explains how to use the symbols provided by Google Maps.

Google Maps - Events

The Google Maps JavaScript program can respond to various events generated by the user. This chapter provides examples demonstrating how to perform event handling while working with Google Maps.

Google Maps - Quick Guide

Google Maps - Getting Started

What are Google Maps?

Google Maps is a free web mapping service by Google that provides various types of geographical information. Using Google Maps, one can.

Google Maps - Useful Resources

The following resources contain additional information on Google Maps. Please use them to get more in-depth knowledge on this topic.

Discuss Google Maps

Google Maps is a free web mapping service by Google that provides various types of geographical information. Google Maps has a JavaScript API to customize the maps and display them on your webpage.