Google Maps Platform: June 2018

How Google Maps helps amateur and professional archaeologists ponder the mysteries of Stonehenge’s burial mounds

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Posted by Simon Banton, “Hengemaster,” Stonehenge Barrow Map
Editor’s note: Today’s post comes from Simon Banton: software professional, Stonehenge enthusiast, and creator of the Stonehenge Barrow Map. With Google Maps Platform products and some help from the Google developer community, Banton built his map in just a few days, compiling the data and adding richer details in his spare time. Discover how you can start using Google Maps Platform to visualize your passion projects.

Photo provided and licensed by http://www.stonesofstonehenge.org.uk

Maps JavaScript APIGoogle Charts “Map” visualization

Visualization Query LanguageDevizesSalisbury

How WhyHunger uses Google Maps to connect people to grassroots community food sources

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Posted by Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs, WhyHunger
Editor's Note: Today’s blog is the first in a series of posts highlighting our support for Google public programs. Eligible nonprofits, startups, crisis response, and news media organizations may apply for Google Maps Platform credits through Google for Nonprofits, the Google Cloud Startup Program, Google Crisis Response and the Google News Initiative.

This post comes from Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs for WhyHunger. The nonprofit helps communities develop sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty. WhyHunger was able to access Google Maps Platform through Google for Nonprofits to build its Find Food map. Learn more about the products and resources available through Google for Nonprofits.

Photo by Diane Bondareff for WhyHunger

Find Food

Geocoding APIMaps JavaScript API

Expanded support for Google public programs

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Posted by Amit Litsur, Product Manager, Google Maps PlatformCode.orgCharity:waterHostelling International

Charity:water created a new way for donors to view exactly where their dollars go

50 countries

Falling Fruit helps urban foragers find available seasonal produce in their neighborhoods

Understanding Public Programs

Reminder—set-up a Google Cloud Platform Console account

Monday, June 4, 2018

Posted by the Google Maps Platform teamMay 2

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How Google Maps helps amateur and professional archaeologists ponder the mysteries of Stonehenge’s burial mounds

How WhyHunger uses Google Maps to connect people to grassroots community food sources

Expanded support for Google public programs

Reminder—set-up a Google Cloud Platform Console account

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