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Charles, you might like the Locator map that you can make with Datawrapper <https://www.datawrapper.de/> (see https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/umA1z/1/ -- it also provides embed code). -Christine On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 12:51 PM Mark Pernotto <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hello Charles, > > It sounds like you're trying to use an existing map to identify the library > on a map, but are having trouble singling out the library that you're > trying to feature, is that correct? > > If you just wanted to create an icon indicating the library, you can > specify an icon and lat/long coordinates by creating a marker using Google > Maps JS API: > https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/custom-markers > . > You could then remove all of the other destination points necessary. > > Using Google Maps APIs usually requires a credit-card authenticated Google > account, by the way. > > Hope this helps! > Mark > > > > > On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 9:04 AM Coral Sheldon-Hess <[log in to unmask] > > > wrote: > > > Charles, > > > > Hopefully someone else on the list has something easier and more > web-based, > > because GIS software can be an awful lot, your first time using it. But > in > > case nobody does, I'll chime in: if you don't mind the project going even > > deeper than it already has, I really like QGIS (qgis.org), which is an > > open-source GIS tool. It uses OpenStreetMaps (openstreetmap.org) and > > allows > > the addition of only the specific points on a map that you want to > include, > > and then you can zoom the map to exactly where you want before exporting > > it. > > > > If you do end up going that way, feel free to reach out, and I can send > you > > the tutorials I made for students, when I was teaching it. They'll at > least > > get you to the point where you can make a basic map, with locations > > (points) added from a CSV file, and show how to create a map image with > > labels for export, as well. (The tutorials don't get into how to create > > interactive web maps, but it doesn't sound like that's what you're after, > > here, anyway.) > > > > Good luck! :) > > > > -- > > *Coral Sheldon-Hess* (they/them) > > Meetings: calendly.com/csheldonhess > > More info: coral.sheldon-hess.org <https://sheldon-hess.org/coral> > > > > On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 10:27 AM charles meyer <[log in to unmask]> > > wrote: > > > > > My esteemed listmates, > > > > > > > > > > > > You know how a project seems like it will quick and easy and then you > > > discover not so much land? > > > > > > > > > > > > I want to make a map of a small area with the names of the streets on > the > > > North, South, West and East with just the library designated in that > > area. > > > > > > > > > > > > In Google Maps, I learned how to remove those blue dots appearing when > > you > > > create a custom area map. But, when I remove destination points withing > > > that, it also removes the library name. > > > > > > > > > > > > I’ve toggled through Options, Car, bike, walk and transit icons but > none > > > produce the custom map I’d lie without leaving the word Restaurant or > > Sign > > > In prominently on the map. > > > > > > > > > > > > Mapquest seems even more bizarre. > > > > > > > > > > > > Has anyone found an online application or free downloadable program > which > > > will create custom maps for basically a square area where you can > include > > > just one destination? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > > > > > > > Charles. > > > > > > > > > > > > Charles Meyer > > > > > > Charlotte County Public Library > > > > > > Port Charlotte, Fl 33952 > > > > > > -- Christine Murray Social Science Librarian Bates College Library 48 Campus Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240 (207)786-6268