Measure distances and areas: Click on the map to begin measuring a distance and to pivot click the most recent marker to finish (or join the shape up to calculate its area.) This is temporary, visible only to you, and will disappear when you click something else.

Add directions: This will add a new layer for you to designate the start and end of the route, which will then be mapped automatically.

For the shape, click on the map to begin and click each time you wish to place a corner click the most recent marker to finish (or join the shape up.) You can then name the shape and customize its style. Draw a line: Manually map driving, biking, and walking routes, or draw a shape.Over 220 countries and territories mapped and hundreds of millions of businesses and places on the map. Once done, you can add a name and description, change the color and icon of the pin, and provide a supporting image. Navigate your world faster and easier with Google Maps. Add marker: Place a pin anywhere on the map.With a landmark selected, click Add to map.

Select items: To move the map around and to select landmarks.

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