Remove manmade landscape

[varxtis]

Would it be difficult to add a feature in addition to no labels that removes the man-made landscape? (Houses and buildings and such)

[barryhunter]

The question is can it be done with with the styling options:
https://mapstyle.withgoogle.com/
https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/style-reference
There is
landscape.man_made selects structures built by humans.

I guess the another question how far do go. eg roads are man-made. And would be impossible to separate out say man-made lakes from natural lakes I think.

[varxtis]

I see your point. My question isn't necessarily whether or not it can be be done since https://mapstyle.withgoogle.com/ has a "hide" option under Landscape>Man-Made. And in my initial post I tried to be specific stating Houses and buildings. The fact is though, I was beating around the bush, and I apologize. I need a map that reflect my chosen settings from https://mapstyle.withgoogle.com/. I have no clue about javascript. I gave it a strong go, but I can't understand it, or really even where to start as most API/JSON seem to be embedded in ones pre-existing website. As incredibly useful of a skill it is, it's just not practical for me to learn. My goal is to change the settings with the map stylizer wizard, copy a link, and open it in a web page. Another option was find a map someone had already made. I was directed to http://gokml.net/maps. It's perfect! I was just wondering if adding a feature to remove man-made landscape in addition to no-labels could be added.

While Im at it... there wouldn't happen to be some magical step Im missing that would allow me to get a link reflecting my settings in the map stylizer wizard to paste in the address bar of a browser/tab that im missing is there

Also, at the risk of looking even dumber... Im under the impression this forum is specifically for feature requests for http://gokml.net/maps. Am I in the right place?

[barryhunter]

Yes, this is the right place, place to discuss gokml.net/maps.

... at the moment, just wasn't sure how far you want to go. Do you want to remove roads and transit lines too (man made) - or just the buildings. (if removing buildings probably should remove the land parcel boundaries too)

Anyway: tried it: http://gokml.net/maps#ll=51.453231,-0.385555&z=13&t=t&s=13

Yes, its sad can't take a custom style and just get url can open in future. It wouldnt be that hard to make, but dont know anyone (including Google) who have done it.
Although http://www.mapstylr.com/ is close! It has its own built in style wizard
Think used their Retro style http://www.mapstylr.com/style/retro/ as inspiration for the version in ClassyGMaps
Like Monochrome is direct from http://www.mapstylr.com/style/light-monochrome/

[varxtis]

Holy crap! That was quick! Standard map (not terrain), no buildings, but keep roads and parcel boundaries? Would that be okay?

[varxtis]

Wow, reading my last post I feel bad. I didn't mean to seem ungrateful. I was really surprised how quickly you pumped that out. The options you made are awesome! If other options were available without too much trouble to you, having a map that is standard without the terrain, with no buildings and no labels, but keep the roads and parcel boundaries. That would be fantastic.
If it doesn't work out, I will happily use what you've already provided. Thank you immensely for all your help! this was amazing!