window.onload = function(){
		var geocoder = new google.maps.Geocoder();
		geocoder.geocode({'address':'5510 University Way NE  Seattle, WA 98105'},function(result,status){
			if(status==google.maps.GeocoderStatus.OK){
				var map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById("the_map"),{
					'center': result[0].geometry.location,
					'zoom': 14,
					'streetViewControl': false,
				    'mapTypeId': google.maps.MapTypeId.TERRAIN,
				    'noClear':true,
				});
				new google.maps.Marker({
					'map': map,
					'position': result[0].geometry.location,
				});
			}else{
				alert('Address not found!');
			}
		});
	}

http://fatfolderdesign.com/607/code/google-maps-api-2-the-second-post-multiple-locations-map-styling-and-the-new-geolocation

This javascript will create a google map on the div with the ID "the_map" and centered on an address with a marker on it. In this example the address is for Jet City Improv. More information on setup and customization at the link.

Google Maps API V3 Javascript Basic Example

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