Google maps stops kml/kmz support in February 2015

Question

Google maps just told my they're deprecating their kml/kmz mapping service in Google Maps in February 2015.

See https://developers.google.com/maps/support/kmlmaps

I appreciate to be able to display my kml/kmz files in a map, but I can't find a drop-in replacement. Any suggestions?

I don't really want to make Google-account...

Answer 1

There are multiple options. For maps based on OpenStreetMap:

• umap allows you to create a map and import KML files.
• Leaflet and OpenLayers allow you to host your own map. It is possible to display GPX files. For converting KML to GPX see GPSBabel.

Answer 2

Try GPS Visualizer: you can upload your kml and let it draw the map.

Answer 3

You can use Gmap4 which is an enhanced Google map viewer I developed. Simply put your KML, KMZ, GPX or TPO file online.

Start with this Gmap4 link: http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php?q=________________

Replace the underline with the http link to your file. Paste the completed link into your browser.

The Gmap4 homepage has a FAQ, examples, quick start info (on the Help page) and more to quickly get you up to speed.

Gmap4 default map: http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php

Gmap4 homepage: http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.html

Joseph