My Maps -> Static Map Converter

To use this, pass the ID of the My Map via the "&id=" parameter. You can find the ID in the "&msa=" parameter when you are viewing a map and click "Link to this page". It will turn the markers, paths, and polygons into a static map, using the Static Maps API v2. Keep in mind that many browsers have a max URL length for images, so there is a limit to how many overlays will fit into a static map URL.

You can try these IDs:

• Sydney blackout: 109250181535574469723.0004665074a7b33dd9869
• Test Map: 109250181535574469723.00047209aa022982954a2

You can download the source code and modify it for your own needs.

Parsing: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&output=kml&msid=109250181535574469723.00047209aa022982954a2

• Triangle :
  • Points: -33.876331, 151.231354 -33.881603, 151.238571 -33.873482, 151.242249 -33.876331, 151.231354
  • Encoded string: bnwmE}j`z[|_@cl@wq@}UxP`cA
• Peninsula :
  • Points: -33.873302, 151.228485 -33.871201, 151.227539 -33.866425, 151.226974 -33.862041, 151.227921 -33.858833, 151.229767
  • Encoded string: d{vmE_y_z[cL|D{\nBkZ}DaSoJ
• Garden Island :
  • Points: -33.86525, 151.224487
  • Encoded string: zhumE_`_z[