... There are is a few ways this can be done, each working slightly different, so appropriate for different situations: * As a Mapplet The My Maps content directory includes a few possible tools: * 'Follow Me' circle The above link will maintain a circle in the center of a view - at a set radius, change the size by changing the value URL inside the Search Box - opens on an example location * Fixed circle Enter a URL like in the Search Box but putting a valid in the lat/lon parameters, and choosing a radius. - TIP: this type of map can be saved to My Maps for later use; or you can import the into a My Map, which will add a circle to your features. example: Note: the radius param also accepts other units, such as radius=44km&, radius=650meters& and radius=175feet&. Slightly off topic, as its for Google Earth (in a browser) but there is a nice demo (Polyplot) here: |
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Plotting a Radius Circle |