To create a map on Google Maps, you first sign into your Google account and click "Create Map". You then name and describe the map, zoom in to see locations better, add place marks to indicate stops, draw lines between stops along roads, and send the map link when complete. Creating the map allows you to plan out your course before packing up and starting your trip.

1. How to Create a Map
on Google Maps

2. Step One
Go to Google Maps

3. Step Two
Click on My Places

4. Step Three
Sign in, or create an account if you do not
already have one

5. Step Four
Click on Create Map and start plotting your
course.

6. Step Five
Name your map where it says title, and then
give a brief description of your trip (about 1-
3 sentences).

7. Step Six
Magnify map so that you can see locations
better by clicking on the addition (+) symbol
below the little person

8. Step Seven
Click on the blue arrow to add a place mark.
This indicates the stops that you will make
on your trip.

9. Step Eight
Click on the Draw a Line icon. Then press
the “Click to start drawing a line along the
roads” box.

10. Step Nine
Click on your starting point, and then drag it
to the next stop that you are going to make.

11. Step Ten
Press Done and then send me the link to
your map.

12. Step Ten
Now that you have your course mapped out,
you can pack up your supplies, load up on
snacks, and hit the road!