Draw lines & shapes in My Maps

You can trace a path or highlight an area on your map by drawing lines and shapes.

Draw a line

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the My Maps app .
2. Open or create a map. Maps have the following size limits:  
   • Up to 10,000 lines, shapes, or places 
   • Up to 50,000 total points (in lines and shapes)
   •  Up to 20,000 data table cells
3. In the bottom right, tap Add Add a new line.
4. Drag the map until the X is where you want it, then tap Add .
5. Repeat until you’ve drawn your line, then tap Done . To go back a step, tap Backspace .
6. Give your line a name and choose a layer. A layer can hold up to 2,000 lines, shapes, or places.
7. Tap Done .

Edit or delete a line or shape

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the My Maps app .
2. Open or create a map.
3. Tap a line or shape.
4. Tap Edit .
   • Change name or other info: Type in the fields.
   • Redraw a line: Tap Edit .
   • Delete the line or shape: Tap Delete.
5. When you’re finished, tap Done .