Appendix Q: Google Maps Platform Table of Contents
- How To Access Google Maps Platform
- Google Maps Platform Overview
- Maps Platform API
- Maps Platform Metrics
- Maps Platform Quotas
- Google Maps Platform Credentials
- Google Maps Platform Support
- Google Maps Platform Solutions Library
- - Locator Plus
- - Address Selection
- - Neighborhood Discovery
- - Commutes & Transit
- - Add Autocomplete For Addresses
- - Add Your Own Map Markers
- - Choose A Map View
- - Add Data Layers
- - Calculate Distance
- - Show Browser or Device Location
- - Show Place Details
- - Create Info Window
- - Convert Coordinates To Address
- - Add Click Events To Map
- - Add A Shape To A Map
- - Show Street View Imagery
- - Add Styling To Your Map
- - Show Text Directions
- Maps Platform Management
- Maps Platform Map Styles
- Maps Platform Datasets
- Maps Platform Github
- Maps Platform Youtube Channel
What Is The Google Maps Platform?
It’s a set of APIs and SDKs that allows developers to embed Google Maps into mobile apps and web pages, or to retrieve data from Google Maps.

You’ll find the map platform at https://mapsplatform.google.com. Click the GET STARTED button to login.
Google Maps Platform Access

In addition to accessing the platform at https://mapsplatform.google.com, you can also access the platform via the ADD A MAP TO YOUR WEBSITE carousel card that may be visible on you Google Business profile (to log into your Google Business Profile go to https://business.google.com).
Maps Platform Metrics

Metrics are divided into 2 sub sections:
USAGE:
Traffic by Response Code. Filter by timeframe, codes, api, groups, credentials and other filters.
Errors by Response Code. Same filters apply.
Median Latency by Response Code. Same filters apply.
BUSINESS INSIGHTS:
Map Views. Map view stats.
Details. See which ares of your map users view most..
URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/metrics
Maps Platform Quotas

This section shows your quotas by API and broken down by:
Requests.
Premium Plan Javascript API Requests.
Premium Plan Web Service Requests.
URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/quotas
Google Maps Platform Credentials

These are your credentials broken down by:
API Keys. Displays your keys, creation date and restrictions.
OAuth 2.0 Client IDs. Displays: name, creation date, type, client ID and actions.
Service Accounts. These are your emails and names.
In addition, you’ll find a URL Signing Secret for greater security.
URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/credentials
Maps Platform Support

There are 3 support options:
General. You’ll find a “get started”, most common links and link to FAQs.
Billing. Everything billing related including a cost calculator.
Technical. You’ll find common technical FAQ’s here.
In addition, you’ll find: recent cases, community support and platform status updates here.
URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/support
Google Maps Platform Solution Library

The Solution Library includes:
Locator Plus. Create and customize a locator for your business.
Address Selection. Make it easy for customers to enter their address.
Neighborhood Discovery. Help users understand the local neighborhood.
Commutes & Transit. Show estimated travel times.
Autocomplete For Addresses. Suggest addresses to make search easier.
Add Your Own Map Markers. Customize your map with unique pins.
Choose A Map View. Create a map to best fit your needs.
Add Data Layers. Overlay data onto your map.
Calculate Distance. Show the distance between points.
Show Browser or Device Location. Show browser or device location for better experience.
Convert An Address To Coordinates. Obtain latitude and longitude coordinates from an address.
Create Info Windows. Add pop-ups to your map.
Show Place Details. Display details of your location onto your map.
Convert Coordinates Into An Address. Increase location accuracy via coordinates.
Add Click Events To The Map. Enable click events to increase map engagement.
Add A Shape To The Map. Create boundaries with a graphic overlay.
Show Street View Imagery. Use to show high resolution images alongside your map.
Add Styling To Your Map. Create your own color palette and styling.
Show Text Directions. Enable text directions between locations.
URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover
Maps Platform Solution Library Detailed
Locator Plus

URL: https://developers.google.com/maps/solutions/store-locator
Locator Plus is a Google Maps Platform solution that provides:
Locator Plus Implementation Guide. To find nearby places faster:
Product Locator Implementation Guide. To find nearby products faster.
Simple Store Locator. For creating an interactive map for locations.
Full Stack Store Locator. For proximity geolocation.
Address Selection

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/build/address-selection
This helps customers fill out their address during checkout or signup to minimize errors.
Neighborhood Discovery

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/build/neighborhood-discovery
This adds customization to your maps that provides users with local knowledge.
Commutes & Transit

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/build/commutes
This shows estimated travel times and directions to your location or important destinations by method of travel: driving, public transportation, walking or biking.
Add Autocomplete For Addresses

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/autocomplete
This provides a search box on your map with google’s autocomplete feature.
Add Your Own Map Markers

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/complex-markers
Create your own icons to showcase your locations on your map.
Choose A Map View

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/custom-controls
Create map view based on your desired zoom level, centering, basecamp style (default, satellite or terrain.
Add Data Layers

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/data-layers-info
Data layers provide an opportunity for you to enrich your map with distinctive information.
Calculate Distance

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/distance-matrix
Calculate the distance between locations and the time it takes to travel.
Show Browser or Device Location

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/geolocation
This helps you customize content based upon a device’s location (with user’s consent).
Show Place Details

URL: https://developers.google.com/maps/solutions/store-locator
Locator Plus is a Google Maps Platform solution that provides:
Locator Plus Implementation Guide. To find nearby places faster:
Product Locator Implementation Guide. To find nearby products faster.
Simple Store Locator. For creating an interactive map for locations.
Full Stack Store Locator. For proximity geolocation.
Convert An Address To Coordinates

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/geocoding
For displaying an address input on your map.
Create Info Window

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/info-windows
Info Windows provide a means of communicating details about a location.
Convert Coordinates To Address

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/reverse-geocoding
This is used for converting latitude and longitude into a physical address.
Add Click Events To Map

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/simple-click-events
Use this feature to trigger an action when a user clicks on a marker.
Add A Shape To A Map

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/simple-polygon
This helps viewers of your map visualize a highlighted area.
Show Street View Imagery

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/street-view
Locator Plus This is a tool for helping people visualize the area surrounding a location.
Styling To Your Map

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/styled-map
This makes customizing your map simple.
Show Text Directions

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/text-directions
This feature allows you to provide both a starting and ending location by selecting the originating location and destination location.
Maps Platform Map Management

This section provides a list of our Maps by name, map ID and device type.
URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/studio/maps
Maps Platform Map Styles

This section is where you turn to utilize the platform map creation templates.
URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/studio/styles
Maps Platform Datasets

The Solution Library includes:
Dataset Documentation. https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/datasets
GMP Marketplace. https://console.cloud.google.com/marketplace
Google Enterprise API. Scroll down the page for related products.