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Migration guide for developers moving from Google Maps Platform to Mapbox GL JS, covering API equivalents, pattern translations, and key differences
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Comprehensive guidance for migrating from Google Maps Platform to Mapbox GL JS. Provides API equivalents, pattern translations, and strategies for successful migration.
.setMap(map)Key Insight: Mapbox treats everything as data + styling, not individual objects.
const map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map'), {
center: { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 },
zoom: 12,
mapTypeId: 'roadmap' // or 'satellite', 'hybrid', 'terrain'
});
mapboxgl.accessToken = 'YOUR_MAPBOX_TOKEN';
const map = new mapboxgl.Map({
container: 'map',
style: 'mapbox://styles/mapbox/streets-v12', // or satellite-v9, outdoors-v12
center: [-122.4194, 37.7749], // [lng, lat] - note the order!
zoom: 12
});
Key Differences:
{lat, lng}, Mapbox uses [lng, lat]| Google Maps | Mapbox GL JS | Notes |
|---|---|---|
map.setCenter(latLng) | map.setCenter([lng, lat]) | Coordinate order reversed |
map.getCenter() | map.getCenter() | Returns LngLat object |
map.setZoom(zoom) | map.setZoom(zoom) | Same behavior |
map.getZoom() | map.getZoom() | Same behavior |
map.panTo(latLng) | map.panTo([lng, lat]) | Animated pan |
map.fitBounds(bounds) | map.fitBounds([[lng,lat],[lng,lat]]) | Different bound format |
map.setMapTypeId(type) | map.setStyle(styleUrl) | Completely different approach |
map.getBounds() | map.getBounds() | Similar |
| Google Maps | Mapbox GL JS | Notes |
|---|---|---|
google.maps.event.addListener(map, 'click', fn) | map.on('click', fn) | Simpler syntax |
event.latLng | event.lngLat | Event property name |
'center_changed' | 'move' / 'moveend' | Different event names |
'zoom_changed' | 'zoom' / 'zoomend' | Different event names |
'bounds_changed' | 'moveend' | No direct equivalent |
'mousemove' | 'mousemove' | Same |
'mouseout' | 'mouseleave' | Different name |
Google Maps:
const marker = new google.maps.Marker({
position: { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 },
map: map,
title: 'San Francisco',
icon: 'custom-icon.png'
});
// Remove marker
marker.setMap(null);
Mapbox GL JS:
// Create marker
const marker = new mapboxgl.Marker()
.setLngLat([-122.4194, 37.7749])
.setPopup(new mapboxgl.Popup().setText('San Francisco'))
.addTo(map);
// Remove marker
marker.remove();
Google Maps:
const markers = locations.map(
(loc) =>
new google.maps.Marker({
position: { lat: loc.lat, lng: loc.lng },
map: map
})
);
Mapbox GL JS (Equivalent Approach):
// Same object-oriented approach
const markers = locations.map((loc) => new mapboxgl.Marker().setLngLat([loc.lng, loc.lat]).addTo(map));
Mapbox GL JS (Data-Driven Approach - Recommended for 100+ points):
// Add as GeoJSON source + layer (uses WebGL, not DOM)
map.addSource('points', {
type: 'geojson',
data: {
type: 'FeatureCollection',
features: locations.map((loc) => ({
type: 'Feature',
geometry: { type: 'Point', coordinates: [loc.lng, loc.lat] },
properties: { name: loc.name }
}))
}
});
map.addLayer({
id: 'points-layer',
type: 'circle', // or 'symbol' for icons
source: 'points',
paint: {
'circle-radius': 8,
'circle-color': '#ff0000'
}
});
Performance Advantage: Google Maps renders all markers as DOM elements (even when using the Data Layer), which becomes slow with 500+ markers. Mapbox's circle and symbol layers are rendered by WebGL, making them much faster for large datasets (1,000-10,000+ points). This is a significant advantage when building applications with many points.
const infowindow = new google.maps.InfoWindow({
content: '<h3>Title</h3><p>Content</p>'
});
marker.addListener('click', () => {
infowindow.open(map, marker);
});
// Option 1: Attach to marker
const marker = new mapboxgl.Marker()
.setLngLat([-122.4194, 37.7749])
.setPopup(new mapboxgl.Popup().setHTML('<h3>Title</h3><p>Content</p>'))
.addTo(map);
// Option 2: On layer click (for data-driven markers)
map.on('click', 'points-layer', (e) => {
const coordinates = e.features[0].geometry.coordinates.slice();
const description = e.features[0].properties.description;
new mapboxgl.Popup().setLngLat(coordinates).setHTML(description).addTo(map);
});
Identify all Google Maps features you use:
<!-- Replace Google Maps script -->
<script src="https://api.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/v3.18.1/mapbox-gl.js"></script>
<link href="https://api.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/v3.18.1/mapbox-gl.css" rel="stylesheet" />
Start with basic map initialization:
new google.maps.Map() with new mapboxgl.Map()Prioritize by complexity:
Change event syntax:
google.maps.event.addListener() -> map.on()latLng -> lngLat)Take advantage of Mapbox features:
// Google Maps
{ lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 }
// Mapbox (REVERSED!)
[-122.4194, 37.7749]
Always double-check coordinate order!
// Google Maps
map.on('click', (e) => {
console.log(e.latLng.lat(), e.latLng.lng());
});
// Mapbox
map.on('click', (e) => {
console.log(e.lngLat.lat, e.lngLat.lng);
});
// Google Maps - immediate
const marker = new google.maps.Marker({ map: map });
// Mapbox - wait for load
map.on('load', () => {
map.addSource(...);
map.addLayer(...);
});
// Google Maps
marker.setMap(null);
// Mapbox - must remove both
map.removeLayer('layer-id');
map.removeSource('source-id');
Never remove and re-add layers to update data — this reinitializes WebGL resources and causes a visible flash. Instead:
// ✅ Update data in place (no flash)
map.getSource('stores').setData(newGeoJSON);
// ✅ Filter existing data (GPU-side, fastest)
map.setFilter('stores-layer', ['==', ['get', 'category'], 'coffee']);
// ❌ BAD: remove + re-add causes flash
map.removeLayer('stores-layer');
map.removeSource('stores');
map.addSource('stores', { ... });
map.addLayer({ ... });
Consider staying with Google Maps if:
// GOOGLE MAPS
const map = new google.maps.Map(el, {
center: { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 },
zoom: 12
});
const marker = new google.maps.Marker({
position: { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 },
map: map
});
google.maps.event.addListener(map, 'click', (e) => {
console.log(e.latLng.lat(), e.latLng.lng());
});
// MAPBOX GL JS
mapboxgl.accessToken = 'YOUR_TOKEN';
const map = new mapboxgl.Map({
container: el,
center: [-122.4194, 37.7749], // REVERSED!
zoom: 12,
style: 'mapbox://styles/mapbox/streets-v12'
});
const marker = new mapboxgl.Marker()
.setLngLat([-122.4194, 37.7749]) // REVERSED!
.addTo(map);
map.on('click', (e) => {
console.log(e.lngLat.lat, e.lngLat.lng);
});
Remember: lng, lat order in Mapbox!
Works with:
The following reference files contain detailed migration guides for specific topics. Load them when working on those areas:
references/shapes-geocoding.md — Polygons, Polylines, Custom Icons, Geocodingreferences/directions-controls.md — Directions/Routing, Controlsreferences/clustering-styling.md — Clustering, Styling/Appearancereferences/data-performance.md — Data Updates, Performance, Common Migration Patterns (Store Locator, Drawing Tools, Heatmaps)references/api-services.md — API Services Comparison, Pricing, Plugins, Framework Integration, Testing, Migration ChecklistTo load a reference, read the file relative to this skill directory, e.g.:
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name: mapbox-google-maps-migration description: Migration guide for developers moving from Google Maps Platform to Mapbox GL JS, covering API equivalents, pattern translations, and key differences
---
name: mapbox-google-maps-migration
description: Migration guide for developers moving from Google Maps Platform to Mapbox GL JS, covering API equivalents, pattern translations, and key differences
---
# Mapbox Google Maps Migration Skill
Comprehensive guidance for migrating from Google Maps Platform to Mapbox GL JS. Provides API equivalents, pattern translations, and strategies for successful migration.
## Core Philosophy Differences
### Google Maps: Imperative & Object-Oriented
- Create objects (Marker, Polygon, etc.)
- Add to map with `.setMap(map)`
- Update properties with setters
- Heavy reliance on object instances
### Mapbox GL JS: Declarative & Data-Driven
- Add data sources
- Define layers (visual representation)
- Style with JSON
- Update data, not object properties
**Key Insight:** Mapbox treats everything as data + styling, not individual objects.
## Map Initialization
### Google Maps
```javascript
const map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map'), {
center: { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 },
zoom: 12,
mapTypeId: 'roadmap' // or 'satellite', 'hybrid', 'terrain'
});
```
### Mapbox GL JS
```javascript
mapboxgl.accessToken = 'YOUR_MAPBOX_TOKEN';
const map = new mapboxgl.Map({
container: 'map',
style: 'mapbox://styles/mapbox/streets-v12', // or satellite-v9, outdoors-v12
center: [-122.4194, 37.7749], // [lng, lat] - note the order!
zoom: 12
});
```
**Key Differences:**
- **Coordinate order:** Google uses `{lat, lng}`, Mapbox uses `[lng, lat]`
- **Authentication:** Google uses API key in script tag, Mapbox uses access token in code
- **Styling:** Google uses map types, Mapbox uses full style URLs
## API Equivalents Reference
### Map Methods
| Google Maps | Mapbox GL JS | Notes |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| `map.setCenter(latLng)` | `map.setCenter([lng, lat])` | Coordinate order reversed |
| `map.getCenter()` | `map.getCenter()` | Returns LngLat object |
| `map.setZoom(zoom)` | `map.setZoom(zoom)` | Same behavior |
| `map.getZoom()` | `map.getZoom()` | Same behavior |
| `map.panTo(latLng)` | `map.panTo([lng, lat])` | Animated pan |
| `map.fitBounds(bounds)` | `map.fitBounds([[lng,lat],[lng,lat]])` | Different bound format |
| `map.setMapTypeId(type)` | `map.setStyle(styleUrl)` | Completely different approach |
| `map.getBounds()` | `map.getBounds()` | Similar |
### Map Events
| Google Maps | Mapbox GL JS | Notes |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | --------------------- |
| `google.maps.event.addListener(map, 'click', fn)` | `map.on('click', fn)` | Simpler syntax |
| `event.latLng` | `event.lngLat` | Event property name |
| `'center_changed'` | `'move'` / `'moveend'` | Different event names |
| `'zoom_changed'` | `'zoom'` / `'zoomend'` | Different event names |
| `'bounds_changed'` | `'moveend'` | No direct equivalent |
| `'mousemove'` | `'mousemove'` | Same |
| `'mouseout'` | `'mouseleave'` | Different name |
## Markers and Points
### Simple Marker
**Google Maps:**
```javascript
const marker = new google.maps.Marker({
position: { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 },
map: map,
title: 'San Francisco',
icon: 'custom-icon.png'
});
// Remove marker
marker.setMap(null);
```
**Mapbox GL JS:**
```javascript
// Create marker
const marker = new mapboxgl.Marker()
.setLngLat([-122.4194, 37.7749])
.setPopup(new mapboxgl.Popup().setText('San Francisco'))
.addTo(map);
// Remove marker
marker.remove();
```
### Multiple Markers
**Google Maps:**
```javascript
const markers = locations.map(
(loc) =>
new google.maps.Marker({
position: { lat: loc.lat, lng: loc.lng },
map: map
})
);
```
**Mapbox GL JS (Equivalent Approach):**
```javascript
// Same object-oriented approach
const markers = locations.map((loc) => new mapboxgl.Marker().setLngLat([loc.lng, loc.lat]).addTo(map));
```
**Mapbox GL JS (Data-Driven Approach - Recommended for 100+ points):**
```javascript
// Add as GeoJSON source + layer (uses WebGL, not DOM)
map.addSource('points', {
type: 'geojson',
data: {
type: 'FeatureCollection',
features: locations.map((loc) => ({
type: 'Feature',
geometry: { type: 'Point', coordinates: [loc.lng, loc.lat] },
properties: { name: loc.name }
}))
}
});
map.addLayer({
id: 'points-layer',
type: 'circle', // or 'symbol' for icons
source: 'points',
paint: {
'circle-radius': 8,
'circle-color': '#ff0000'
}
});
```
**Performance Advantage:** Google Maps renders all markers as DOM elements (even when using the Data Layer), which becomes slow with 500+ markers. Mapbox's circle and symbol layers are rendered by WebGL, making them much faster for large datasets (1,000-10,000+ points). This is a significant advantage when building applications with many points.
## Info Windows / Popups
### Google Maps
```javascript
const infowindow = new google.maps.InfoWindow({
content: '<h3>Title</h3><p>Content</p>'
});
marker.addListener('click', () => {
infowindow.open(map, marker);
});
```
### Mapbox GL JS
```javascript
// Option 1: Attach to marker
const marker = new mapboxgl.Marker()
.setLngLat([-122.4194, 37.7749])
.setPopup(new mapboxgl.Popup().setHTML('<h3>Title</h3><p>Content</p>'))
.addTo(map);
// Option 2: On layer click (for data-driven markers)
map.on('click', 'points-layer', (e) => {
const coordinates = e.features[0].geometry.coordinates.slice();
const description = e.features[0].properties.description;
new mapboxgl.Popup().setLngLat(coordinates).setHTML(description).addTo(map);
});
```
## Migration Strategy
### Step 1: Audit Current Implementation
Identify all Google Maps features you use:
- [ ] Basic map with markers
- [ ] Info windows/popups
- [ ] Polygons/polylines
- [ ] Geocoding
- [ ] Directions
- [ ] Clustering
- [ ] Custom styling
- [ ] Drawing tools
- [ ] Street View (no Mapbox equivalent)
- [ ] Other advanced features
### Step 2: Set Up Mapbox
```html
<!-- Replace Google Maps script -->
<script src="https://api.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/v3.18.1/mapbox-gl.js"></script>
<link href="https://api.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/v3.18.1/mapbox-gl.css" rel="stylesheet" />
```
### Step 3: Convert Core Map
Start with basic map initialization:
1. Replace `new google.maps.Map()` with `new mapboxgl.Map()`
2. Fix coordinate order (lat,lng -> lng,lat)
3. Update zoom/center
### Step 4: Convert Features One by One
Prioritize by complexity:
1. **Easy:** Map controls, basic markers
2. **Medium:** Popups, polygons, lines
3. **Complex:** Clustering, custom styling, data updates
### Step 5: Update Event Handlers
Change event syntax:
- `google.maps.event.addListener()` -> `map.on()`
- Update event property names (`latLng` -> `lngLat`)
### Step 6: Optimize for Mapbox
Take advantage of Mapbox features:
- Convert multiple markers to data-driven layers
- Use clustering (built-in)
- Leverage vector tiles for custom styling
- Use expressions for dynamic styling
### Step 7: Test Thoroughly
- Cross-browser testing
- Mobile responsiveness
- Performance with real data volumes
- Touch/gesture interactions
## Gotchas and Common Issues
### Coordinate Order
```javascript
// Google Maps
{ lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 }
// Mapbox (REVERSED!)
[-122.4194, 37.7749]
```
**Always double-check coordinate order!**
### Event Properties
```javascript
// Google Maps
map.on('click', (e) => {
console.log(e.latLng.lat(), e.latLng.lng());
});
// Mapbox
map.on('click', (e) => {
console.log(e.lngLat.lat, e.lngLat.lng);
});
```
### Timing Issues
```javascript
// Google Maps - immediate
const marker = new google.maps.Marker({ map: map });
// Mapbox - wait for load
map.on('load', () => {
map.addSource(...);
map.addLayer(...);
});
```
### Removing Features
```javascript
// Google Maps
marker.setMap(null);
// Mapbox - must remove both
map.removeLayer('layer-id');
map.removeSource('source-id');
```
### Updating Data Without Flash
**Never** remove and re-add layers to update data — this reinitializes WebGL resources and causes a visible flash. Instead:
```javascript
// ✅ Update data in place (no flash)
map.getSource('stores').setData(newGeoJSON);
// ✅ Filter existing data (GPU-side, fastest)
map.setFilter('stores-layer', ['==', ['get', 'category'], 'coffee']);
// ❌ BAD: remove + re-add causes flash
map.removeLayer('stores-layer');
map.removeSource('stores');
map.addSource('stores', { ... });
map.addLayer({ ... });
```
## When NOT to Migrate
Consider staying with Google Maps if:
- **Street View is critical** - Mapbox doesn't have equivalent
- **Tight Google Workspace integration** - Places API deeply integrated
- **Already heavily optimized** - Migration cost > benefits
- **Team expertise** - Retraining costs too high
- **Short-term project** - Not worth migration effort
## Quick Reference: Side-by-Side Comparison
```javascript
// GOOGLE MAPS
const map = new google.maps.Map(el, {
center: { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 },
zoom: 12
});
const marker = new google.maps.Marker({
position: { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 },
map: map
});
google.maps.event.addListener(map, 'click', (e) => {
console.log(e.latLng.lat(), e.latLng.lng());
});
// MAPBOX GL JS
mapboxgl.accessToken = 'YOUR_TOKEN';
const map = new mapboxgl.Map({
container: el,
center: [-122.4194, 37.7749], // REVERSED!
zoom: 12,
style: 'mapbox://styles/mapbox/streets-v12'
});
const marker = new mapboxgl.Marker()
.setLngLat([-122.4194, 37.7749]) // REVERSED!
.addTo(map);
map.on('click', (e) => {
console.log(e.lngLat.lat, e.lngLat.lng);
});
```
**Remember:** lng, lat order in Mapbox!
## Additional Resources
- [Mapbox GL JS Documentation](https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/)
- [Official Google Maps to Mapbox Migration Guide](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/tutorials/google-to-mapbox/)
- [Mapbox Examples](https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/examples/)
- [Style Specification](https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/style-spec/)
## Integration with Other Skills
**Works with:**
- **mapbox-web-integration-patterns**: Framework-specific migration guidance
- **mapbox-web-performance-patterns**: Optimize after migration
- **mapbox-token-security**: Secure your Mapbox tokens properly
- **mapbox-geospatial-operations**: Use Mapbox's geospatial tools effectively
- **mapbox-search-patterns**: Migrate geocoding/search functionality
## Reference Files
The following reference files contain detailed migration guides for specific topics. Load them when working on those areas:
- **`references/shapes-geocoding.md`** — Polygons, Polylines, Custom Icons, Geocoding
- **`references/directions-controls.md`** — Directions/Routing, Controls
- **`references/clustering-styling.md`** — Clustering, Styling/Appearance
- **`references/data-performance.md`** — Data Updates, Performance, Common Migration Patterns (Store Locator, Drawing Tools, Heatmaps)
- **`references/api-services.md`** — API Services Comparison, Pricing, Plugins, Framework Integration, Testing, Migration Checklist
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```
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