Libraries extend the functionality of the Google Maps APIs by adding new features, implementing common design patterns, or making some tasks a little easier.

I’m spending a fair amount of time with Google Maps this week and this collection of libraries from Google is proving useful.

This archived reference documents version 3.0 (the release version) of the Maps Javascript API.

gMap is a lightweight jQuery plugin that helps you embed Google Maps into your website. With only 2 KB in size it is very flexible and highly customizable.