My Maps

What is Google My Maps?

Google My Maps allows you to create and save a map that has layers, points of interest, routes, shapes, add text, images, and even YouTube videos to your points on the map and shapes, and import info from a spreadsheet.

How to Get to My Maps

I've read articles that say it should show up when you select "New" in your drive, but for me it doesn't, so I access my maps either via https://www.google.com/mymaps (which I think is the easiest way) or go to https://www.google.com/maps/preview, make sure you are signed in, click the search box, and click create to make a new map or "see all your maps".

Map Example

http://goo.gl/yaAOic

Important Note - You can't upload a photo directly to your map, so in order to use a photo that isn't from an online source, upload it to Google Drive and then get the shareable link (make sure your permissions are correct!).