Google Maps To Send a Position

Description

This tool can be used to illustrate to someone else a point or place of interest using a web browser interface. The URL generated can be sent to somebody else who will then see the same map that you have saved. The point of the marker and the level of zoom are transferred in the URL. You can always check what the map will look like by coping the URL into a new browser window.

Purpose and Uses

This could come in handy when you want to quickly let somebody know a point or location of interest. For example, if you had a visitor coming to your house or office and wanted to give them an idea of where it is located.

How To Use

1. Drag and zoom the map until you locate the point of interest

2. Click on that point to place a marker

3. You can then use the URL below to save and send to the person whom you want to see the map

Options

You can use the Tiny URL button to shorten the URL.

Requirements

javascript enabled

How it Works

A mix of PHP, javascript, htaccess redirects and google maps API (v2).

Relevant Links

http://www.google.com/apis/maps/

Further Uses and Ideas

• Add text tags to the map.
• Save the window state so that the marker does not have to be centred.

Version History

Version 2 (12/10/07) - Added Map, Satellite and Hybrid buttons. Added Zoom and center button to allow easy navigation.

Version 1 (20/01/07) - First Send Position system

Previous Comments For This Page

Just plain awesome! Thanks!
By physco219 on 01/01/2008 Hi, I've got a question. Is it also possible to search for (example) a city and then place a pointer? if so, please email me at eric[-ignorethis-]bruggema [@] hotmail.com tnx
By Eric on 09/11/2007 Ken, I have implemented some of these requested changes.
By Daft Logic on 12/10/2007 Ken, yes these are good ideas to make this tool easier to use. We will try to make improvements soon.
By Daft Logic on 18/08/2007 Nice tool. Here is a suggestion to make it easier. If you added a zoom and center button, clear location button (or does a click clear previous location and set the new?), and satellite and hybrid views would make it a lot easier to zoom on your location. Click on location, center and zoom (zoom, zoom, zoom), clear location, click on exact location and you are done.
By Ken on 12/08/2007