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This section features several tutorials to get you up and running with
Maps JavaScript API.
Add a map with a marker to a web page using only HTML.
Add a map with a marker to a web page programmatically.
Get the geographic location of a device on a Google map, using your
browser's HTML5 Geolocation feature along with Maps JavaScript API.
Use marker clustering to display a large number of markers on a map.
Create markers using custom graphic icons.
Add a custom legend to your maps.
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Last updated 2025-08-28 UTC.
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