Google has started crawling user-designed maps and delivers points of interest from user-generated maps along with Google’s own database of businesses and points of interest (blue icons above). Anyone can add items using Google’s MyMaps feature. Users can embed photos, videos, hyperlinks to their Web site and more using the simple drag-and-drop tools.
To get started, get a free Google account at Gmail.com.
This free pdf from Tourism Keys clearly describes the steps to creating your own map.
When adding content to your map be sure to use a names and descriptions that include keywords and your map elements will have a good chance at showing in search results.
