Rename the Map Title (top left) to your Congregation Name.
Tip: This imported layer is your guide. You will draw your new territories on top of this, then delete this layer at the end.
Now you will digitize the individual territories. Precision is key for accurate maps.
Click Add layer in the left menu. Name it "Territories".
Select the Draw a line tool (connected dots icon) and choose Add line or shape.
Trace the specific territory boundary carefully. Click to add points at every corner and curve.
Double-click on your starting point to close the shape.
Critical: Ensure shapes meet exactly at corners. Do not leave gaps between territories and do not overlap them.
Correct naming is essential for the automated tools to work properly.
After closing a shape, a box will pop up.
Enter the name in this exact format: Number Name.
Example: 12 Riverside North
Click Save.
Naming Rules:
Do not use dashes, dots, or symbols (e.g., avoid "12 - Riverside").
Do not use the names of living people. Use neutral geographic names only.
Kingdom Hall polygon: Name it Kingdom Hall or Jumba la Ufalme — this places the Kingdom Hall sticker automatically on the map.
⚠️ DANGER: The "Accidental Slide" When a territory is selected, clicking and dragging inside the shape will move the entire polygon. This often happens when trying to pan the map.
How to Fix the "Slide":
Best Fix (Undo): Immediately press Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac).
Manual Fix: If you cannot Undo, drag the shape back and align corners with neighbouring territories.
How to Edit Shape Nodes:
Click the territory once to select it.
Hover over the white dots (nodes) on the border until your cursor changes.
Click and drag the white dots to adjust corners.
To delete a point, right-click on the white dot.
Before exporting, make sure your map data is clean and complete.
Check for Gaps:
Zoom in on intersections where 3 or 4 territories meet. Ensure there are no white gaps between them.
Delete the Guide Layer:
Locate the original "Congregation Boundary" layer in the left menu.
Click the three vertical dots next to that layer name.
Select Delete layer.
Only your specific "Territories" layer should remain before exporting.
Click the three vertical dots next to the Map Title (top of the left menu).
Select Export to KML/KMZ.
In the dropdown, select Entire map.
Ensure the format is set to KMZ.
Click Download.
Open the Wall Map tool and load your KMZ file.
Zoom in carefully on the territory boundaries — particularly at corners and intersections.
Check that territory lines meet cleanly. Look for gaps, overlaps, or stray polygons.
Check that every territory has its number label placed correctly inside its polygon.
Use the Show Problems tool to find errors to fix in My Maps.
Found an issue? Go back to Google My Maps, correct the polygon, re-export your KMZ, and reload it. It's worth the extra few minutes.
Everything looks good? Move on to placing the Kingdom Hall sticker in the next step.
If your KMZ includes a polygon named Kingdom Hall or Jumba la Ufalme, a Kingdom Hall sticker will appear automatically.
Locate the Kingdom Hall sticker on the map inside the Kingdom Hall polygon.
Click and drag the sticker to exactly where you'd like it to appear on the printed map.
Zoom in as needed to place it precisely.
Once you're happy with the position, proceed to download.
Good to know: The sticker's position on screen is exactly where it will appear in the printed PNG — what you see is what you get.
Click the Download Map button to generate and save your PNG.
Open the downloaded image and zoom in to check territory numbers, boundary lines, and the JW.ORG sticker position.
If anything needs adjusting, reposition on the map and download again.
Once satisfied, send the file for printing.
Print tip: The map is generated at 6000 × 6000px — suitable for a 1m × 1m print at 240dpi.