How to create your own maps from Google Maps
The map service of Google is not only very useful for consulting an address, search how to get to a point or find establishments and locals of interest close to the user's location. Your maps are also used by other applications and services to represent the location of other issues to which Google does not have access to.Something that the user himself can also take advantage of thanks to the application Google Maps Engine for devices Android
This is a tool that uses the features of Google Maps to create custom maps through a web page dedicated to it. In this way, each user can create a specific map that shows a route designed by himself, taking advantage of the directions and characteristics of the maps Google but in a much more personal sense. Something that cartography lovers can get the most out of by using different layers and creating a map according to their needs.
These maps can not only be enjoyed on the web.That's why Google launched the Google Maps Engine application, being able to load all custom maps in it to review and use them as if it were the Google Maps application itself. However, a new update of this tool finally offers the possibility to create and edit new ones. Something that multiplies the possibilities of this service regardless of where or when. All this from a smartphone or tablet with operating system Android
This is an update that active users of this tool will like, who now have new options from mobile devices. Although it is not the same to create maps from the complete editor of the web version, the application has various useful tools for modify some details With it, the user is able to create a new map and give it a name, which will be available for editing from mobile or web.
But, in addition to creating new maps, the app now allows you to load any of them that has been shared and edit or modify some of their featuresOne of them is the name of the layers, thus making it easier to find and display different information on the screen comfortably. The other is the possibility to reorder markers freely That is, change or remark specific points on the map , which can be given a name and a detailed description.
With all this, the user has a tool to create their own maps with routes, places and destinations that they want to remember or write down to visit . All this without the need to access the complete editor of the web version, being able to make small touches with the application of this personalized map creation service.The Google Maps Engine application is fully available free through the storeGoogle Play It is not necessary to carry out any type of registration or configuration, just accept the use policies on the initial screen.
