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I would like to show multiple places at Google Maps. KML files does not suit me.

Is it possible to pass Google Maps a set of points in URL parameters?

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why doesn't kml work? The hosted file URL can be passed as a URL parameter in google maps for display of multiple points. – Joel H May 4 '11 at 15:42

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Use the google maps javascript API - it has suitable functions

   <html>
     <body>
      <p>Blah</p>
      <div id="map_canvas" style="width:425px; height:550px"></div> 
      <p>Blah</p>

      <script type="text/javascript" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false"></script> 
      <script type="text/javascript"> 

        var map;
        var markers = [];

        initialize();

        function initialize() {
          var myOptions = {
            zoom: 10,
            center: new google.maps.LatLng(100.090, -100.536),
            mapTypeId: google.maps.MapTypeId.ROADMAP
          }
          map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById("map_canvas"), myOptions);

          addMarker(new google.maps.LatLng(100.0747, -100.6274), "Alien");
          addMarker(new google.maps.LatLng(100.0758, -100.6254), "Zombie");
          addMarker(new google.maps.LatLng(100.0721, -100-6292), "Vampire");

        }

        function addMarker(latlng, myTitle) {
          markers.push(new google.maps.Marker({
            position: latlng, 
            map: map,
            title: myTitle,
            icon: "http://maps.google.com/mapfiles/marker" + String.fromCharCode(markers.length + 65) + ".png"
          }));    
        }

      </script> 
    </body>
  </html>
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Thanks a lot, RedGrittyBrick! I will try your solution. – Alex May 3 '11 at 18:54
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I have deleted my contribution as Petra's solution is better.

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This is the fastest way to put the points on Google Map - you will need either excel or CSV data:
http://www.hamstermap.com and then choose QUICK MAP.

In case you need a programming solution, the source code of that website is quite straightforward ;)

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For using GMap js API you need a key, more info at https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/tutorial?hl=sk#api_key

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A bit more info is needed, don't you think? – Jacob Jan Tuinstra Mar 14 at 12:02

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