You can organize your map features with map layers. For example, you can put color-coded restaurants on one layer and coffee shops on another.
Change the number of layers
Maps are created with one layer, but you can have up to 10.
- On your computer, sign in to My Maps.
- Open or create a map. You’ll see your layers in the box on the left.
- Make the changes you want.
- Add a layer: Click Add layer. Then click the title and add a name.
- Delete a layer: Next to the layer title, click More
Delete this layer.
- Hide or show everything on a layer: Uncheck or check the layer.
Change what’s in a layer
You can move map features among layers, pick their colors and icons, or change their info.
- On your computer, sign in to My Maps.
- Open or create a map.
- You’ll see your layers in the box on the left. Checked layers are visible.
- Make the changes you want.