Contents
image
Acknowledgments
Introduction
  Chapter 1    Introduction to Maps and the Google API
Building Map-Driven Applications
The Map Tiles
Cartography 101
The Mercator Projection
A Global Addressing Scheme: Parallels and Meridians
Converting Angles to Length Units
The Google Maps API
Using the Google Maps API
Summary
  Chapter 2    Designing Web Pages with Embedded Maps
The Structure of a Web Page
Adding a Map to Your Page
Is Notepad the Editor of Choice?
Map Localization
Zooming with the Mouse
The Map’s Controls
Adding Markers to the Map
A Useful Template for Mapping Pages
Designing the Demo Map Page
Summary
  Chapter 3    Web Page Scripting: ...

Get Google Maps now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.

Start your free trial