Embedded Google maps are a great way to add info to Backpack pages (or Basecamp posts, etc.). For example, here are a couple of maps used to give directions to a funeral:
You can also embed a set of driving directions, a local search, or maps created by other Google users. This page at Google explains how to embed maps.
1. Ensure that the map you'd like to embed appears in the current map display.
2. Click "Link to this page" in the top-right corner of the map.
3. In the box that pops up, copy the HTML under "Paste HTML to embed in website," and paste it into the source code of your website or blog.If you'd like to adjust the size of the map before you embed it, just click "Customize and preview embedded map," select your preferred size, and take a look at the preview map. Once you're happy with what you see, copy the HTML that appears in the box at the bottom of the window.
Keep in mind that you won't be able to embed Traffic maps, Street View imagery, or Mapplets.
Do you have an interesting Backpack page that others might like to see? Tell us about it.
