Making your own map?

hz80408 · March 2012

Is there a site or way to make your own map of a city?

Specifically I'd like to have a map of a city/area and locate points/addresses on it. Is this somethign you can do with Google maps and then print out?

Or would I be better off taking a map file (jpeg or pdf) and adding my own points to locate items?

I hope this makes sense

traveling turtle · March 2012

You can create your own map with google maps (it's called my maps). I believe I have printed it out before, but I don't remember.

alithebride · March 2012

ive done it with a small fold out map and a sharpie.

hz80408 · March 2012

Thanks; I'll try google maps and revert to sharpie if needed!

ooolalalolo · March 2012

alithebride:
ive done it with a small fold out map and a sharpie.

FTW.

hz80408 · March 2012

ooolalalolo:

alithebride:
ive done it with a small fold out map and a sharpie.

FTW.

Yes; while Google maps is nice and can locate things, there's not associated with which marker is which place if you print it out so you still have to do some labeling yourself.

purplehaze11 · March 2012

I used google maps then copied the document into paint, and drew on my locations.

PittPurple · March 2012

I use google maps. You can upload different icons to tag places and then have the list on the side - all printable. I have a ton of maps saved and just print them out as needed. I usually buy a popout map as well for wandering.

hz80408 · March 2012

PittPurple:
I use google maps. You can upload different icons to tag places and then have the list on the side - all printable. I have a ton of maps saved and just print them out as needed. I usually buy a popout map as well for wandering.

Thanks, that's a good idea. I've just been copying the map image into powerpoint and labeling myself.

We have popout maps for wandering too; but for places like restaurants and stuff, I like the idea of making a map and seeing the general vicinity where it's in; then I could actually locate how to get there on the popout map

PittPurple · March 2012

If you PM me your email address, I can send you an example of how I usually do it, your plan is exactly how I like to organise myself.

hz80408 · March 2012

PittPurple:
If you PM me your email address, I can send you an example of how I usually do it, your plan is exactly how I like to organise myself.

You've got a PM! Thanks for your help!

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