Minimal maps

Get a minimal and colorful map of a given location

After trying some geocoders and APIs, I decided wanted to experiment a bit with Google Maps' API. This app lets you write a location and choose a color palette, and returns a minimalistic map of the desired location. In the begging, this was a Flask (Python) app that also used Nominatim as a geocoder. But in the end I transitioned to a full frontend solution, so I could improve the UX and practice my JS. The app it's currently deployed on GitHub Pages: https://laureanorp.github.io/minimal_maps/. This work is inspired by Matteo Lobello's andrioid app.

Running the app

1. Clone/download repo
2. Add your Google Maps Static API key to the corresponding line in index.html
3. Just open index.html in your favorite browser

Use diffent zoom levels to cover bigger areas

And even set your own colors for the map