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How to use Map Garden, and where to get help.

What is Map Garden?

Map Garden is a developing web app. Currently, it allows people to create points of interest across the globe, with special features for Food Banks and similar organizations. Learn more on the About and Vision pages.

Map guide

  • Click and drag to interact with the map.
  • Create an account via Register in the top right to be able to create pins.
  • Use the address bar in the map's top-left to search for an address or location.
  • Use the filter button in the map's top-right to filter by pin type and other unique qualities.
  • Note the key in the lower-left for understanding the pin types you are seeing.
  • Clicking on the various pin types described by the key allows you to select them as a filter.
  • To add a pin, log in and click the map where you want the pin. You'll be asked to choose a pin type and fill in details.

Top bar guide

  • Party Mode: Try it yourself!
  • Register: To create an account.
  • Log In: To get back into your account.
  • Light/Dark Mode: Toggle the map between match-system-settings, light mode, or dark mode.

Tell your friends

Map Garden grows when more people add the places they know. Share the site with friends, neighbors, and any local organizations who might benefit.

Report an issue

Found a bug, or have an idea? Please open an issue on GitHub. You can also ask questions in our GitHub Discussions Q&A category.

Contact Us

Send us a note and we'll get back to you by email.

Prefer your own email client? Email us directly at info@mapgarden.net .

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