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Lecture 3.1.3

The document provides an overview of the Google Maps API, detailing its capabilities for geographical data visualization. It includes step-by-step instructions for setting up the API in Python, including obtaining an API key, installing necessary libraries, and creating maps with various features such as markers, scatter plots, polygons, and heatmaps. The document serves as a guide for users to effectively utilize Google Maps API for their applications.

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Lecture 3.1.3

The document provides an overview of the Google Maps API, detailing its capabilities for geographical data visualization. It includes step-by-step instructions for setting up the API in Python, including obtaining an API key, installing necessary libraries, and creating maps with various features such as markers, scatter plots, polygons, and heatmaps. The document serves as a guide for users to effectively utilize Google Maps API for their applications.

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UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF

ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING

Data Visualization
(CSH-461)

Prepared By : Shivam Sharma(E-16516)


Topic: Geographical Data Visualization using Google Maps API DISCOVER . LEARN .
EMPOWER
1. Overview of Google Maps API

The Google Maps API is a robust platform that provides a variety of tools to integrate
geographical data visualization into applications. It supports interactive maps, geocoding,
directions, and more.
2. Setting Up and Using the Google Maps API for Geographical Data in Python

Step 1: Getting an API Key To use the Google Maps API, you'll need an API key. Here's
how to obtain one:
1.Visit the Google Cloud Console.
2.Create a new project or select an existing project.
3.Navigate to "APIs & Services" > "Credentials".
4.Click on "Create Credentials" > "API Key".
5.Copy the generated API key for use in your application.

Step 2: Installing Required Libraries You will need the gmplot library to plot
geographical data on Google Maps using Python. Install it using pip:

pip install gmplot

Step 3: Initializing the Map Here's how you can create a basic map centered at a
specific location:
import gmplot
api_key = 'YOUR_API_KEY'
gmap = gmplot.GoogleMapPlotter(37.7749, -122.4194, 13, apikey=api_key)
gmap.draw("map.html") 4
3. Plotting Data on Maps and Customizing Visualizations
Plotting Markers: To add markers to your map, you can use the marker method:
gmap.marker(37.7749, -122.4194, title="San Francisco")
gmap.draw("map_with_marker.html")

4. Plotting Multiple Locations: You can plot multiple locations using the scatter method:
latitude_list = [37.7749, 37.7849, 37.7949]
longitude_list = [-122.4194, -122.4294, -122.4394]
gmap.scatter(latitude_list, longitude_list, color='red', size=40, marker=True)
gmap.draw("map_with_scatter.html")

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5. Drawing Polygons: You can draw polygons to highlight areas on the map:
latitude_polygon = [37.7749, 37.7849, 37.7949]
longitude_polygon = [-122.4194, -122.4294, -122.4394]

gmap.polygon(latitude_polygon, longitude_polygon, color='blue')

gmap.draw("map_with_polygon.html")

6. Adding Heatmaps: Heatmaps are useful for visualizing the intensity of data points:
latitude_heatmap = [37.7749, 37.7849, 37.7949]
longitude_heatmap = [-122.4194, -122.4294, -122.4394]

gmap.heatmap(latitude_heatmap, longitude_heatmap)

gmap.draw("map_with_heatmap.html")

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THANK YOU

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