Use a Map To Send a Position

Need to quickly send a map with a position to somebody? Use this tool to locate the position, place a marker and generate a URL that you can then send to somebody else. The recipient then clicks on the link and they will then see the same position and marker.

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Description

This tool can be used to illustrate to someone else a point or place of interest using a web browser interface. The URL generated can be sent to somebody else who will then see the same map that you have saved. The point of the marker and the level of zoom are transferred in the URL. You can always check what the map will look like by coping the URL into a new browser window.

Purpose and Uses

This could come in handy when you want to quickly let somebody know a point or location of interest. For example, if you had a visitor coming to your house or office and wanted to give them an idea of where it is located.

How To Use

1. Drag and zoom the map until you locate the point of interest
2. (optional) Click on that point to place a marker
3. You can then use the URL below to save and send to the person whom you want to see the map

Options

The URL is automatically converted to a shortened TinyURL to make your link shorter.

How it Works

A mix of PHP, Javascript, htaccess redirects and Leaflet Maps.

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Further Uses and Ideas

• Add text tags to the map
• Save the window state so that the marker does not have to be centred.

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