You can add important places by searching for locations or drawing them directly on the map.
Add a place
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the My Maps app
.
- Open or create a map. A map can have up to 10,000 lines, shapes, or places.
- In the bottom right, tap Add
Add a new point.
- Drag the map until the X is where you want it, then tap Select this location.
- Give your place a name and choose a layer. A layer can have 2,000 lines, shapes, or places.
- Tap Done
.
Search for places
You can add restaurants, hotels, museums, and other public places to your map.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the My Maps app
.
- Open or create a map.
- In the search bar, enter a place name or address.
- Tap one of the search results.
- If the result is what you want, tap Add to map.
Edit a place
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the My Maps app
.
- Open or create a map.
- Tap the place you want to edit.
- Tap Edit details
.
- Make your changes.
- Optional: To move the point on the map, tap Edit
. Then pan the point to the new location and tap Select this location.
- When you’re finished, tap Done
.