Plot Points on a Map in Seconds (Free Tool)

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This free map tool makes it easy to create a custom map by quickly plotting locations directly on an interactive map. Whether you’re working with location data from a spreadsheet, an excel file, or a csv, this tool helps you turn raw datapoints into something visual and useful.

Unlike heavier mapping software like Google Earth, Google My Maps, or tools such as BatchGeo, this tool focuses on speed, simplicity, and hands-on control. You can manually plot points, search for addresses using geocoding, customize each custom marker, and adjust the map style — all in a single map view.

It’s ideal for anyone who wants to visualize multiple points without setting up a complex dataset, writing backend code, or managing a full api workflow. The result is a lightweight, embeddable map you can use anywhere.

How to Use the Address Map Tool

1. Search or drop points — Use the search box to find an address or place, or click directly on the map to add points. Each location can be based on an address, gps coordinate, or general location data.
2. Customize markers — Change the marker color before placing points to visually group related datapoints. This is useful when plotting locations from different categories or sources.
3. Pan, zoom, and refine — Use pan mode to move around the map, zoom in to fine-tune placement, or zoom out to see multiple points at once. The default zoom level keeps the map readable while still allowing precise placement.
4. Erase and adjust — Mistakes happen. Switch to erase mode to remove points and clean up your single map without starting over.

Helpful Tips

• Use consistent marker color choices to visually represent different types of location data, such as stores, events, or service areas.
• While this tool focuses on point-based mapping, you can simulate density by clustering colors — a lightweight alternative to a full heat map.
• You can always open Street View from Google Maps separately to verify exact placement before dropping a marker.
• For performance and optimization, avoid adding unnecessary points if your map only needs a focused set of locations.

Common Use Cases

This tool is especially useful for:

• Plotting business locations
• Visualizing multiple points from an excel file, csv, or other dataset
• Creating fast alternatives to Google My Maps or BatchGeo
• Lightweight mapping projects where leaflet or a custom api setup would be overkill
• Comparing address-based geocoding results without committing to full mapping software
• Creating a clean single map instead of juggling multiple embeds

If you’ve ever wanted a faster way to visualize data than Google Maps alone — without diving into Google Earth or complex dashboards — this tool hits a sweet spot.

Need More?

For even more features, try Atlist—a no-code interactive map builder powered by the Google Maps Platform. Atlist includes:

• Polygon drawing and custom shapes
• Support for markers, modals, and search/filter tools
• Advanced use of the Places API and JavaScript API
• Fully responsive, embeddable maps for any website

Feedback

For questions, feedback, or ideas for improving this tool’s functionality, feel free to email steve@atlist.com.

User feedback directly shapes future improvements and helps ensure this stays a fast, reliable way to turn raw location data into useful maps.

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