Make My Map in Google: Overview
(Make My Map in Google (Part 1: Overview, Part 2: Detailed) GPS Watches for Measuring Energy Expenditure during Physical Activity
Maps are a valuable tool among professionals including engineers, environmental specialists, and city developers. Online mapping using GPS has gained popularity in vehicles and cell phones. Recently, online mapping can be used to create your own map (Google My Map) by adding personal photos, related website links, and collaborating with others. Online mapping has now become useful and fun for all ages in a variety of settings. The fact sheets provide a basic (Part 1: Overview) and detailed (Part 2: Detailed) how-to guide to Make a Map in Google [My Maps] using a GPS receiver or GPS watch, as well as enhancing those maps into a poster. We also included interesting facts and useful tips for readers. This article can be used as a guide to encourage youth to map their favorite places, as well as share these places with other youth, friends, family, community groups and organizations.
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Keywords:
- online mapping
- gps
- hiking
- outside activity
Publication Date:
July 2010
AZ1524a
Pages:
4 pp.