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Making Maps the Google Way

Last Updated: January 03, 2012

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Making Maps the Google Way

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NH Fish & Game Department, Concord, NH open in google maps

March 29, 2012

Description:
Learn how to make interactive and 3D maps using free Google mapping tools! This course explores the basics of Google Earth and Google Maps with a special focus on creating your own maps to share with others. With Google Earth, you can show points, lines and areas with colors and icons of your choice, along with links to webpages, pictures or email addresses. Google Maps provides the ability to create your own custom map online and to share it with friends, have colleagues contribute to the map, or embed your custom map in your own website.

General topics:
* interactive maps * sharing maps online

Topics covered
* create custom maps in Google Earth * create links in Google Earth (to websites, pictures, ect.) * develop sharable & collaborative online maps in Google Maps

Software used:
* Google Earth * Google Maps

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