You can even combine the map with printed photos or newspaper cutouts. At this point you can add text with a marker, apply stickers or glitter and just go crazy. In the Custom Maps Options box, click Browse for the background picture, locate the picture you want to use, select it, and click Open.Īdjust the X and Y coordinates as needed.įlip the axes by checking the Swap the X and Y axis box.Ĭheck the Lock current coordinate values box if you don't want the values to be changed.Ĭlick Apply to accept the selections you made, and click Next in the Layer Pane. You can, for example, cut out your map and paste it onto a colorful card. You can add walking, biking, or driving paths between two.
You can label these markers, add descriptions, change the color or shape, and add an image. These include land, road, water, and much more. Features are the geographic elements that can be styled on the map. These components combine to allow for the detailed creation of map styles. Name your map and enter in a description. Google Maps styles are divided into 3 components: features, elements, and styles. In Excel, open the workbook that has the X and Y coordinates data for your image. Open Google Maps and click the menu button in the top left corner. Start typing the name of the country you want a map of, and the plugin will autofill for you. From here, you can select from a list of SVG maps that come bundled with the plugin. Here's how you can use those items to create your custom map: To create a map, click the MapSVG link in your admin menu, and then click on New SVG Map at the top left of the screen. Tip: If you don't have X and Y data yet, try using Microsoft Paint to record the pixel position of items in your picture and enter them in X and Y columns on your worksheet.