How to Share a Map Link with Notes and Landmarks
A plain map pin tells people where the place is. Notes and landmarks tell them how to recognize it. Here is how to share both in one link.
March 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Tags: maps / landmarks
Pins are good at position, not context
A map pin tells people where something is, but it does not explain how to recognize the right entrance once they get there.
That missing context matters most in complexes, stations, malls, campuses, and event venues.
The note should answer the next question
Good arrival notes are short and visual: "use the west lobby", "meet by the orange sculpture", or "pickup is outside Gate B".
Landmarks reduce hesitation because people can confirm they are in the right place before they text the group.
Turn a pin into a complete arrival page
A catchup.at page combines the map point with one note field and optional markup, which makes the shared location easier to trust.
If a bare pin keeps causing questions, create one page that includes the pin, the note, and the landmark people should look for.