How to Plot Multiple Locations on Google Maps (2025 Easy Guide)
Google Map Plotting Multiple Locations: The Complete 2024 Guide
Visualize multiple locations effortlessly on Google Maps
Need to display multiple business locations, event venues, or custom points on Google Maps? This comprehensive guide covers all methods from simple to advanced, with complete code examples and professional tips.
🚀 Quick Start: Choose Your Method
📍 Method 1: Google My Maps (Easiest Solution)
Step-by-Step Visual Guide
Google My Maps provides a user-friendly interface for creating custom maps
- 1. Access Google My Maps
- – Visit [Google My Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/d/)
- – Click “Create a New Map”
- – Sign in with your Google account
- 2. Add Multiple Locations
- Option A: Search and Add
- – Use the search bar at the top
- – Type addresses or place names
- – Click “Add to map” for each location
- Option B: Import from Spreadsheet
- csv
Name,Address,Latitude,Longitude,Category,Description
Main Store,123 Oak St,40.7128,-74.0060,Retail,Flagship location
Downtown Office,456 Main St,40.7614,-73.9776,Office,Headquarters
Warehouse,789 Industrial Way,40.6782,-73.9442,Warehouse,Storage
Event Venue,321 Park Ave,40.7505,-73.9934,Event,Conference centerCode language: CSS (css)- Option C: Manual Marker Placement
- – Click the marker icon 📍
- – Click exact spot on map
- – Add location details
- 3. Customize Your Map
- Customize markers with different colors and icons for each category
- – Color Coding: Click marker → “Style” → Choose color
- – Custom Icons: Use different symbols for categories
- – Layers: Organize locations into separate layers
- – Rich Descriptions: Add photos, contact info, hours
- 4. Share and Embed
- Embed Code for Website:
- html
<iframe
src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=YOUR_MAP_ID&z=12"
width="800"
height="600"
style="border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px;"
loading="lazy">
</iframe>Code language: HTML, XML (xml)💻 Method 2: Google Maps Platform (Developer Solution)
Complete Implementation Guide
- Step 1: API Setup
javascript
// Enable in Google Cloud Console:
// - Maps JavaScript API
// - Geocoding API
// - Places API (optional)
// Secure your API key with restrictions
const API_CONFIG = {
key: 'your_restricted_api_key',
allowed_domains: ['yourdomain.com'],
enabled_apis: ['Maps JavaScript API', 'Geocoding API']
};Code language: JavaScript (javascript)- Step 2: Full HTML/JavaScript Implementation
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Business Locations Map</title>
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<style>
* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
body {
font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
min-height: 100vh;
padding: 20px;
}
.container {
max-width: 1400px;
margin: 0 auto;
background: white;
border-radius: 20px;
box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
overflow: hidden;
}
.header {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50, #34495e);
color: white;
padding: 40px;
text-align: center;
}
.header h1 {
font-size: 2.8rem;
margin-bottom: 15px;
font-weight: 700;
}
.header p {
font-size: 1.3rem;
opacity: 0.9;
line-height: 1.6;
}
.dashboard {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
min-height: 700px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
.dashboard {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
}
.sidebar {
background: #f8f9fa;
padding: 30px;
border-right: 1px solid #e9ecef;
overflow-y: auto;
}
.search-section {
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.search-box {
width: 100%;
padding: 15px 20px;
border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
border-radius: 12px;
font-size: 16px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
transition: all 0.3s;
background: white;
}
.search-box:focus {
outline: none;
border-color: #3498db;
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.1);
}
.filters-section {
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.section-title {
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 15px;
color: #2c3e50;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
}
.filter-buttons {
display: grid;
gap: 10px;
}
.filter-btn {
padding: 12px 20px;
border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
background: white;
border-radius: 10px;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.3s;
text-align: left;
font-size: 14px;
font-weight: 500;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 10px;
}
.filter-btn:hover {
border-color: #3498db;
transform: translateX(5px);
}
.filter-btn.active {
background: #3498db;
color: white;
border-color: #3498db;
}
.locations-list {
flex: 1;
}
.location-item {
padding: 20px;
border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
border-radius: 12px;
margin-bottom: 15px;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.3s;
background: white;
}
.location-item:hover {
border-color: #3498db;
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.location-item.active {
border-color: #3498db;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3498db, #2980b9);
color: white;
}
.location-name {
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.location-address {
font-size: 0.9rem;
opacity: 0.8;
margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.location-category {
display: inline-block;
padding: 4px 12px;
background: #ecf0f1;
border-radius: 20px;
font-size: 0.8rem;
font-weight: 500;
}
.location-item.active .location-category {
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.map-container {
position: relative;
background: white;
}
#map {
height: 100%;
width: 100%;
}
.map-controls {
position: absolute;
top: 20px;
right: 20px;
z-index: 1000;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 10px;
}
.control-btn {
padding: 12px 20px;
background: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 10px;
cursor: pointer;
font-weight: 600;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
transition: all 0.3s;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
}
.control-btn:hover {
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.stats-bar {
background: #2c3e50;
color: white;
padding: 20px 30px;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}
.stats-info {
font-size: 1rem;
}
.export-buttons {
display: flex;
gap: 10px;
}
.export-btn {
padding: 10px 20px;
background: transparent;
border: 2px solid white;
color: white;
border-radius: 8px;
cursor: pointer;
font-weight: 600;
transition: all 0.3s;
}
.export-btn:hover {
background: white;
color: #2c3e50;
}
/* Custom info window styles */
.custom-info-window {
padding: 0;
border-radius: 15px;
overflow: hidden;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<div class="header">
<h1>📍 Multiple Locations Map</h1>
<p>Visualize and manage all your business locations in one interactive map</p>
</div>
<div class="dashboard">
<div class="sidebar">
<div class="search-section">
<input type="text" class="search-box" placeholder="🔍 Search locations..." id="searchBox">
</div>
<div class="filters-section">
<div class="section-title">
<span>📊 Filter by Category</span>
</div>
<div class="filter-buttons">
<button class="filter-btn active" data-category="all">
<span>📍</span> All Locations
</button>
<button class="filter-btn" data-category="retail">
<span>🏪</span> Retail Stores
</button>
<button class="filter-btn" data-category="office">
<span>🏢</span> Offices
</button>
<button class="filter-btn" data-category="warehouse">
<span>🏭</span> Warehouses
</button>
<button class="filter-btn" data-category="service">
<span>🔧</span> Service Centers
</button>
</div>
</div>
<div class="locations-list" id="locationsList">
<!-- Locations will be populated dynamically -->
</div>
</div>
<div class="map-container">
<div id="map"></div>
<div class="map-controls">
<button class="control-btn" id="zoomToAllBtn">
<span>🔍</span> Zoom to All
</button>
<button class="control-btn" id="toggleClusteringBtn">
<span>⚡</span> Toggle Clustering
</button>
<button class="control-btn" id="addLocationBtn">
<span>➕</span> Add Location
</button>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="stats-bar">
<div class="stats-info" id="statsInfo">
Loading your locations...
</div>
<div class="export-buttons">
<button class="export-btn" id="exportCSVBtn">Export CSV</button>
<button class="export-btn" id="shareMapBtn">Share Map</button>
<button class="export-btn" id="printMapBtn">Print Map</button>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Google Maps API -->
<script src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY&callback=initMap" async defer></script>
<!-- Marker Clusterer -->
<script src="https://unpkg.com/@googlemaps/markerclusterer/dist/index.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Sample business locations data
const businessLocations = [
{
id: 1,
name: "Downtown Flagship Store",
position: { lat: 40.7128, lng: -74.0060 },
address: "123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001",
phone: "(555) 123-4567",
email: "downtown@business.com",
category: "retail",
hours: {
weekdays: "9:00 AM - 9:00 PM",
weekends: "10:00 AM - 6:00 PM"
},
services: ["Retail Sales", "Product Demos", "Customer Support"],
features: ["Wheelchair Access", "Parking", "Free WiFi", "Gift Cards"]
},
{
id: 2,
name: "Corporate Headquarters",
position: { lat: 40.7614, lng: -73.9776 },
address: "456 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065",
phone: "(555) 123-4568",
email: "hq@business.com",
category: "office",
hours: {
weekdays: "8:30 AM - 5:30 PM",
weekends: "Closed"
},
services: ["Administration", "B2B Sales", "Management", "HR"],
features: ["Meeting Rooms", "Conference Facilities", "Security"]
},
{
id: 3,
name: "Brooklyn Distribution Center",
position: { lat: 40.6782, lng: -73.9442 },
address: "789 Industrial Road, Brooklyn, NY 11201",
phone: "(555) 123-4569",
email: "brooklyn@business.com",
category: "warehouse",
hours: {
weekdays: "7:00 AM - 5:00 PM",
weekends: "Closed"
},
services: ["Bulk Orders", "Wholesale", "Distribution", "Storage"],
features: ["Loading Dock", "Climate Control", "Security System"]
},
{
id: 4,
name: "Midtown Service Center",
position: { lat: 40.7549, lng: -73.9840 },
address: "321 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018",
phone: "(555) 123-4570",
email: "midtown@business.com",
category: "service",
hours: {
weekdays: "8:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
weekends: "9:00 AM - 5:00 PM"
},
services: ["Repairs", "Maintenance", "Technical Support", "Parts"],
features: ["Service Bay", "Diagnostic Equipment", "Warranty Services"]
},
{
id: 5,
name: "Queens Retail Outlet",
position: { lat: 40.7282, lng: -73.7942 },
address: "654 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11377",
phone: "(555) 123-4571",
email: "queens@business.com",
category: "retail",
hours: {
weekdays: "10:00 AM - 8:00 PM",
weekends: "10:00 AM - 8:00 PM"
},
services: ["Retail Sales", "Special Orders", "Gift Cards"],
features: ["Extended Hours", "Family Friendly", "Parking"]
},
{
id: 6,
name: "Upper East Side Office",
position: { lat: 40.7738, lng: -73.9565 },
address: "987 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10075",
phone: "(555) 123-4572",
email: "ues@business.com",
category: "office",
hours: {
weekdays: "9:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
weekends: "Closed"
},
services: ["Client Meetings", "Consulting", "Sales"],
features: ["Executive Suites", "Client Lounge", "Concierge"]
}
];
let map;
let markers = [];
let infoWindow;
let markerCluster;
let isClusteringEnabled = true;
let currentFilter = 'all';
function initMap() {
// Initialize the map with custom styling
map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map'), {
zoom: 11,
center: { lat: 40.7128, lng: -74.0060 },
styles: [
{
"featureType": "all",
"elementType": "geometry",
"stylers": [{"color": "#f5f5f5"}]
},
{
"featureType": "water",
"elementType": "geometry",
"stylers": [{"color": "#c5e6ff"}]
},
{
"featureType": "poi",
"elementType": "labels",
"stylers": [{"visibility": "off"}]
}
],
mapTypeControl: true,
streetViewControl: true,
fullscreenControl: true
});
infoWindow = new google.maps.InfoWindow();
// Initialize marker clusterer
markerCluster = new markerClusterer.MarkerClusterer({
map,
markers: [],
renderer: {
render: ({ count, position }) => new google.maps.Marker({
label: { text: String(count), color: "white", fontSize: "12px", fontWeight: "bold" },
position,
icon: {
path: google.maps.SymbolPath.CIRCLE,
scale: 30,
fillColor: "#e74c3c",
fillOpacity: 0.9,
strokeWeight: 3,
strokeColor: "#ffffff"
},
zIndex: Number(google.maps.Marker.MAX_ZINDEX) + count
})
}
});
// Create initial markers
createMarkers(businessLocations);
populateLocationsList(businessLocations);
// Set up event listeners
setupEventListeners();
}
function createMarkers(locations) {
// Clear existing markers
markers.forEach(marker => marker.setMap(null));
markers = [];
markerCluster.clearMarkers();
const bounds = new google.maps.LatLngBounds();
locations.forEach((location) => {
const marker = new google.maps.Marker({
position: location.position,
map: isClusteringEnabled ? null : map,
title: location.name,
icon: getCustomMarkerIcon(location.category),
animation: google.maps.Animation.DROP
});
bounds.extend(location.position);
// Add click listener for info window
marker.addListener('click', () => {
showLocationInfo(marker, location);
highlightLocationItem(location.id);
});
markers.push(marker);
// Add to cluster if clustering enabled
if (isClusteringEnabled) {
markerCluster.addMarker(marker);
}
});
// Fit map to show all markers if there are any
if (locations.length > 0) {
map.fitBounds(bounds);
// Don't zoom in too far if there's only one point
if (locations.length === 1 && map.getZoom() > 15) {
map.setZoom(15);
}
}
// Update statistics
updateStats(locations.length);
}
function getCustomMarkerIcon(category) {
const baseSize = new google.maps.Size(40, 40);
const icons = {
retail: {
url: 'https://maps.google.com/mapfiles/ms/icons/blue-dot.png',
scaledSize: baseSize
},
office: {
url: 'https://maps.google.com/mapfiles/ms/icons/green-dot.png',
scaledSize: baseSize
},
warehouse: {
url: 'https://maps.google.com/mapfiles/ms/icons/red-dot.png',
scaledSize: baseSize
},
service: {
url: 'https://maps.google.com/mapfiles/ms/icons/orange-dot.png',
scaledSize: baseSize
}
};
return icons[category] || icons.retail;
}
function showLocationInfo(marker, location) {
const servicesList = location.services.map(service =>
`<li>${service}</li>`
).join('');
const featuresList = location.features.map(feature =>
`<span style="display: inline-block; background: #ecf0f1; padding: 4px 8px; margin: 2px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 11px;">${feature}</span>`
).join('');
const content = `
<div style="padding: 25px; max-width: 400px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">
<h3 style="margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 3px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px;">
${location.name}
</h3>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12px;">
<strong style="color: #333;">📍 Address:</strong><br>
<span style="color: #666; line-height: 1.4;">${location.address}</span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12px;">
<strong style="color: #333;">📞 Contact:</strong><br>
<span style="color: #666;">${location.phone}</span><br>
<span style="color: #666;">${location.email}</span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12px;">
<strong style="color: #333;">🕒 Hours:</strong><br>
<span style="color: #666;">Weekdays: ${location.hours.weekdays}</span><br>
<span style="color: #666;">Weekends: ${location.hours.weekends}</span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12px;">
<strong style="color: #333;">🛠️ Services:</strong>
<ul style="margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #666;">
${servicesList}
</ul>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;">
<strong style="color: #333;">⭐ Features:</strong><br>
<div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; margin-top: 5px;">
${featuresList}
</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<button onclick="navigateToLocation(${location.position.lat}, ${location.position.lng})"
style="background: #3498db; color: white; border: none; padding: 12px 25px;
border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
transition: background 0.3s; margin-right: 10px;">
🚗 Get Directions
</button>
<button onclick="callLocation('${location.phone}')"
style="background: #27ae60; color: white; border: none; padding: 12px 25px;
border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
transition: background 0.3s;">
📞 Call Now
</button>
</div>
</div>
`;
infoWindow.setContent(content);
infoWindow.open(map, marker);
}
function populateLocationsList(locations) {
const locationsList = document.getElementById('locationsList');
locationsList.innerHTML = '';
if (locations.length === 0) {
locationsList.innerHTML = `
<div style="text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; color: #7f8c8d;">
<div style="font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 15px;">📍</div>
<div>No locations found</div>
<div style="font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 5px;">Try changing your filters</div>
</div>
`;
return;
}
locations.forEach(location => {
const locationItem = document.createElement('div');
locationItem.className = 'location-item';
locationItem.dataset.id = location.id;
locationItem.innerHTML = `
<div class="location-name">${location.name}</div>
<div class="location-address">${location.address}</div>
<div class="location-category">${location.category.toUpperCase()}</div>
`;
locationItem.addEventListener('click', () => {
const marker = markers.find(m => m.title === location.name);
if (marker) {
map.panTo(marker.getPosition());
map.setZoom(15);
showLocationInfo(marker, location);
highlightLocationItem(location.id);
}
});
locationsList.appendChild(locationItem);
});
}
function highlightLocationItem(locationId) {
// Remove active class from all items
document.querySelectorAll('.location-item').forEach(item => {
item.classList.remove('active');
});
// Add active class to clicked item
const activeItem = document.querySelector(`.location-item[data-id="${locationId}"]`);
if (activeItem) {
activeItem.classList.add('active');
// Scroll into view if needed
activeItem.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });
}
}
function setupEventListeners() {
// Category filter buttons
const filterButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.filter-btn');
filterButtons.forEach(button => {
button.addEventListener('click', () => {
// Update active button
filterButtons.forEach(btn => btn.classList.remove('active'));
button.classList.add('active');
// Filter locations
currentFilter = button.dataset.category;
filterLocations(currentFilter);
});
});
// Search functionality
const searchBox = document.getElementById('searchBox');
searchBox.addEventListener('input', (e) => {
const searchTerm = e.target.value.toLowerCase();
filterLocationsBySearch(searchTerm);
});
// Control buttons
document.getElementById('zoomToAllBtn').addEventListener('click', fitMapToAllLocations);
document.getElementById('toggleClusteringBtn').addEventListener('click', toggleClustering);
document.getElementById('addLocationBtn').addEventListener('click', showAddLocationModal);
// Export buttons
document.getElementById('exportCSVBtn').addEventListener('click', exportToCSV);
document.getElementById('shareMapBtn').addEventListener('click', shareMap);
document.getElementById('printMapBtn').addEventListener('click', printMap);
}
function filterLocations(category) {
let filteredLocations;
if (category === 'all') {
filteredLocations = businessLocations;
} else {
filteredLocations = businessLocations.filter(
location => location.category === category
);
}
createMarkers(filteredLocations);
populateLocationsList(filteredLocations);
}
function filterLocationsBySearch(searchTerm) {
if (!searchTerm) {
filterLocations(currentFilter);
return;
}
const filteredLocations = businessLocations.filter(location =>
location.name.toLowerCase().includes(searchTerm) ||
location.address.toLowerCase().includes(searchTerm) ||
location.services.some(service =>
service.toLowerCase().includes(searchTerm)
) ||
location.category.toLowerCase().includes(searchTerm)
);
createMarkers(filteredLocations);
populateLocationsList(filteredLocations);
}
function fitMapToAllLocations() {
const bounds = new google.maps.LatLngBounds();
businessLocations.forEach(location => {
bounds.extend(location.position);
});
if (!bounds.isEmpty()) {
map.fitBounds(bounds);
}
}
function toggleClustering() {
isClusteringEnabled = !isClusteringEnabled;
if (isClusteringEnabled) {
markers.forEach(marker => {
marker.setMap(null);
markerCluster.addMarker(marker);
});
} else {
markerCluster.clearMarkers();
markers.forEach(marker => {
marker.setMap(map);
});
}
updateStats(markers.length);
}
function showAddLocationModal() {
// Simple modal for adding new locations
const name = prompt('Enter location name:');
if (!name) return;
const address = prompt('Enter address or coordinates (lat,lng):');
if (!address) return;
// Simple geocoding (in real app, use Google Geocoding API)
alert('In a real application, this would geocode the address and add the location to your map.');
}
function exportToCSV() {
const headers = ['Name', 'Address', 'Latitude', 'Longitude', 'Category', 'Phone', 'Email'];
const csvContent = [
headers.join(','),
...businessLocations.map(loc => [
`"${loc.name}"`,
`"${loc.address}"`,
loc.position.lat,
loc.position.lng,
loc.category,
loc.phone,
loc.email
].join(','))
].join('\n');
const blob = new Blob([csvContent], { type: 'text/csv' });
const link = document.createElement('a');
link.href = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
link.download = 'business-locations.csv';
link.click();
}
function shareMap() {
const mapData = {
center: map.getCenter().toJSON(),
zoom: map.getZoom(),
locations: businessLocations.length
};
const shareUrl = `${window.location.origin}${window.location.pathname}?map=${btoa(JSON.stringify(mapData))}`;
navigator.clipboard.writeText(shareUrl).then(() => {
alert('Map link copied to clipboard! Share this URL with your team.');
});
}
function printMap() {
window.print();
}
function updateStats(locationCount) {
const statsElement = document.getElementById('statsInfo');
const categoryCounts = {};
businessLocations.forEach(loc => {
categoryCounts[loc.category] = (categoryCounts[loc.category] || 0) + 1;
});
const statsText = [
`${locationCount} locations total`,
`Retail: ${categoryCounts.retail || 0}`,
`Offices: ${categoryCounts.office || 0}`,
`Warehouses: ${categoryCounts.warehouse || 0}`,
`Service: ${categoryCounts.service || 0}`,
`Clustering: ${isClusteringEnabled ? 'ON' : 'OFF'}`
].join(' • ');
statsElement.textContent = statsText;
}
// Global functions for info window buttons
window.navigateToLocation = function(lat, lng) {
window.open(`https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=${lat},${lng}`, '_blank');
};
window.callLocation = function(phoneNumber) {
window.open(`tel:${phoneNumber}`);
};
</script>
</body>
</html>
Code language: HTML, XML (xml)Professional business locations map with filtering and clustering
🚀 Advanced Features
Real-time Data Integration
javascript
// Live location updates
function connectToLiveData() {
const eventSource = new EventSource('/api/locations/stream');
eventSource.onmessage = (event) => {
const newLocation = JSON.parse(event.data);
addLocationToMap(newLocation);
};
}
// Batch processing for large datasets
async function processLargeDataset(locations) {
const batchSize = 100;
for (let i = 0; i < locations.length; i += batchSize) {
const batch = locations.slice(i, i + batchSize);
await addLocationsBatch(batch);
// Prevent UI freezing
await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 100));
}
}
Code language: JavaScript (javascript)Performance Optimization
javascript
// Efficient marker management
class MarkerManager {
constructor(map) {
this.map = map;
this.markers = new Map();
this.clusterer = new markerClusterer.MarkerClusterer({map});
}
addMarker(location) {
const marker = new google.maps.Marker({
position: location.position,
title: location.name
});
this.markers.set(location.id, marker);
this.clusterer.addMarker(marker);
}
removeMarker(locationId) {
const marker = this.markers.get(locationId);
if (marker) {
this.clusterer.removeMarker(marker);
this.markers.delete(locationId);
}
}
}
Code language: JavaScript (javascript)🛠️ Common Challenges & Solutions
Problem: Address Geocoding Accuracy
javascript
// Enhanced geocoding with validation
async function preciseGeocode(address) {
const geocoder = new google.maps.Geocoder();
try {
const results = await new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
geocoder.geocode({ address }, (results, status) => {
status === 'OK' ? resolve(results) : reject(status);
});
});
// Prefer high-accuracy results
const preciseResult = results.find(result =>
result.geometry.location_type === 'ROOFTOP'
) || results[0];
return {
position: preciseResult.geometry.location,
formattedAddress: preciseResult.formatted_address,
accuracy: preciseResult.geometry.location_type
};
} catch (error) {
console.error('Geocoding failed:', error);
return null;
}
}
Code language: JavaScript (javascript)Problem: Large Dataset Performance
- – Implement marker clustering for 100+ locations
- – Use data sampling for very large datasets
- – Implement virtual scrolling for location lists
- – Use Web Workers for heavy computations
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