Author: Meghan L. Ames

Create-your-own Walking Map
Note: each of 8.5”x11” piece of paper should yield two walking maps. When revising content, you will need to make each revision twice, so that it will show up on each printed version.
Step 1—Revise Content
Replace the logos on page 2 with your own organization’s logo.
Enter your address in gmap-pedometer (https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/) and zoom in to a mile-radius. Take a screenshot of your neighborhood map and replace the two maps on page 3 with it.
Go back to the gmap and google maps and draw 1-3 different walking routes, ideally of different distances (1, 1.5, and 2 miles routes are recommended).
Use the line-drawing feature in publisher to draw the different routes on your map.
Update the legends on page 3, so viewers know the distance of each of the drawn routes
Step 2—Print and Fold Maps
Print pages 2 and 3, selecting the “print on both sides, flip sheet on long edge” option.
Cut sheets in half, so that each 8.5”x11” piece of paper yields two 8.5”x5.5” sheets.
Fold as described:

1. Looking at the map, oriented to read, start by folding the top down so that text that reads: “Walking Matters” and “Walk Your Way” and “Healthy Habits” shows

2. To make a tri-fold, fold the right side over to show picture and the text: “Steps to Health”

3. Then fold the left side over to show the cover and the text: “Walk at Work”

Add your own logo here

Add your own logo here

Replace this map with a google map of your office or community and draw in the 1-, 1.5-, and 2-mile routes!

Walking map and tips provided by the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

State Center Walking Routes
Route—1 mile
+ Route—1.5 miles
Route—2 miles
State Center Walking Path:
4 laps = 1 mile

Walking map and tips provided by the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene