Creating a map (beginner)

[jackii_8]

I need to create a map that gives directions to the viewer. Basically it will work similar to google maps or mapquest. The user will input their address and directions will be given to a certain location, in this case a dentist's office. I have asked my client if I can just link to a mapquest site but they want it contained within their own webpage.

I have seen this done but have never done this myself. Any help is vastly appreciated!

[Master_script_maker]

Add Google Maps to your Website (http://www.google.com/apis/maps/gallery/mapsAPIProducts.html#utm_source=maps_home)

[djr33]

This is a huge task not just requiring graphics and technical (programming) skill but accurate data representations based on real geographic features. Mapquest, google maps and such have large expert teams working on this as a full time job. Using the above link, or a similar option for another service, is the best way to go. Google has some great integration and you can customize it a lot.

[Shotgun Ninja]

This is a huge task not just requiring graphics and technical (programming) skill but accurate data representations based on real geographic features. Mapquest, google maps and such have large expert teams working on this as a full time job. Using the above link, or a similar option for another service, is the best way to go. Google has some great integration and you can customize it a lot.

Not to mention the fact that accessing satellite maps with the level of detail and the ease of accessibility that Google and Mapquest have would be FAR out of the common coder's reach, except for the outdated images on NASA.gov (or similar). It would also require a specialized license with the image provider, that probably requires government approval, in case of national security or privacy violations. Basically, it's probably not gonna happen. Sorry.