Dutch map developer Door Martijn has created a pretty cool looking triangular Google Map. He also explains how you can create your own custom shaped Google Maps using images to mask the map.
The example triangular map can be viewed here. The example map also uses a triangular map marker that mirrors the overall map shape.
English translation via Google Translate
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But why? All that wasted space.
ReplyDeleteThe idea is to create a GoogleMaps which fits better into the design of the website.
ReplyDeleteA triangle might be the most extreme implementation of this idea, going for a other shapes (maybe rounded edges or any other idea you can come up with) would work to.
Most websites mainly use the GoogleMaps app for visitors to get a (general) idea of where they are located, not for a superb overview of the area.
Well, .... this one has been around for a while:
ReplyDeletehttp://maps.forum.nu/temp/gm_rounded_corners.html
You can just make it any shape by creating a new mask image.