Thursday 1 November 2012

Google Map Icons for Cycling Mapping


I've collected some icons that are useful when mapping out areas in Google Maps for suitability for cycling. The basic set that appear from Google are a little limited. Also the use of personal icons is a little cac-handed. The icons have to be loaded into each map not into the Google Maps personal account settings. That's one reason to write this post, so I have access to them easily for loading (and re-loading!) myself.

These were part of the original expansion set that Google Maps had, since moved to a new site run by the makers, nicolasmollet.com, I believe.

I've done one map (of Nidderdale) so far using these, but intend to start building maps of a variety of places I know and including video clip links.

First, cycling specifics, to do with ease of access.
Easy Cycling

Hard Cycling

Quiet Cycling

Offroad Cycling

Not Suitable for Cycling

No Cycling


Then, information about the environment.

Uphill

Busy Road

General Hazard

Windy Road

Water

Barrier


Finally, some more generic icons giving further information.

View

Walking

Food/Drink

Video Clip

Photo



Icons loaded but not used from nicolasmollet.com but kept so that they are easy to find in the future.
View (sun)

Downhill (not transparent)

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