Google announced they are bringing back the My Maps functionality, enabling users to create their own interactive maps on Google Maps.

Google My Maps was previously known as Google Maps Engine Lite and also My Places and it was useful to give people interesting views of your area.

With Google My Maps you can add images, descriptions, custom icons, and place details along the way and then share them with your friends. It is great for planning vacations or trips, as well as documenting large projects or treasure hunts.

For those who have used My Maps in the past, Google will be allowing you to upgrade now. Google wrote:

I went through the process:

Forum discussion at Google Maps Help.