Hi Charles,

I don't know if this fits your description exactly, but I've been more than
impressed with this tool called "Datasette" and a number of plugins it
offers. There's one in particular that will draw a map, and plot one (or
many) pins onto a map, and then display the map without any additional
"cruft".

Here's an example that plots one of the branches for the Cincinnati &
Hamilton County Public Library
https://collection-analysis.cincy.pl/current_collection-6db4b78/branch_locations?_sort=rowid&chpl_branch_location_name__exact=Deer+Park
or... plot three branches!
https://collection-analysis.cincy.pl/current_collection-6db4b78/branch_locations?_sort=rowid&chpl_branch_location_name__in=Deer+Park%2C+Oakley%2C+Blue+Ash%2C+Pleasant+Ridge

The great thing is that Datasette is easy to host on a local machine,
severless platform, or on a full server.
https://datasette.io/

and here's the plugin for Datasette that allows you to display something
similar to that first link above
https://datasette.io/plugins/datasette-cluster-map

Let me know if you have any questions! I have a presentation coming up
where I outline some of the other uses! I think Datasette is awesome for
this type of stuff!

--Ray



On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 1:32 PM Christine Murray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> 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
>


-- 
Ray Voelker
(937) 620-1830