# Maps · Tech watch

[Canonical source](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/tags/maps>)

Integrating maps, geographic data and geolocation services.

## [Embed Google Maps in a page using an iframe](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/embed-google-maps-in-a-page-using-an-iframe>)

The Maps Embed API displays a map or Street View panorama from an iframe URL. The guide provides an example with a location, dimensions and lazy loading, without dedicated JavaScript code.

2025-01-29 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/embed-google-maps-in-a-page-using-an-iframe.md>) · [Original resource](<https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed/get-started?hl=fr>)

## [Geoapify: build and test static map requests](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/geoapify-build-and-test-static-map-requests>)

The playground lets you choose a map view, style and markers, then copy the generated image URL. It helps integrate static maps into pages or documents.

2024-10-08 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/geoapify-build-and-test-static-map-requests.md>) · [Original resource](<https://apidocs.geoapify.com/playground/static-maps/>)

## [Staticmapservice: host your own static map generator](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/staticmapservice-host-your-own-static-map-generator>)

This Python service wraps a static-map library in a Flask API. It combines XYZ or TMS tiles with markers, lines and polygons to generate map images.

2024-10-08 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/staticmapservice-host-your-own-static-map-generator.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/kambrium/staticmapservice>)