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 wall displays.
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 (nodes) at every corner and curve.
Double-click on your starting point to close the shape. It will turn into a filled polygon.
Critical Requirement: Ensure shapes meet exactly at the 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: One of your polygons should outline the Kingdom Hall building or plot. Name it Kingdom Hall or Jumba la Ufalme — this is what places the JW. ORG sticker automatically on the map. It will also receive its own territory number label just like every other polygon.
Working with map polygons can be tricky. Read this section to avoid ruining your geometry.
⚠️ DANGER: The "Accidental Slide"
When a territory is "live" (selected), clicking and dragging anywhere inside the shape will slide the entire polygon to a new location. This often happens by mistake when trying to pan the map view.
How to Fix the "Slide":
The Best Fix (Undo): Immediately press Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac). This will snap the territory back to its original position.
The Manual Fix: If you cannot Undo (e.g., you reloaded the page), you must manually drag the shape back. Zoom in closely to align your corners with the original boundary lines or neighbours.
How to Edit Shapes (Nodes):
If you need to change the shape of a territory without moving the whole thing:
Click the territory once to select it.
Hover over the white dots (nodes) on the border until your cursor changes to a pointer.
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:
Once all territories are drawn and verified, remove the guide you imported in Step 1.
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.
Your map is now ready to be exported for processing.
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 (or just your Territories layer).
Ensure the format is set to KMZ.
Click Download.
Before producing the final print, take a moment to check that everything looks right on the map. It's much easier to fix things now than after printing!
Open the Wall Map tool and load your KMZ file.
Once the map loads, zoom in carefully on the territory boundaries — particularly at corners and intersections.
Check that territory lines meet cleanly. Look for any gaps, overlaps, or stray polygons that shouldn't be there.
Check that every territory has its number label placed correctly inside its polygon.
Use the Show Problems tool to find the errors to fix on My Maps. (Note that it is not a perfect tool, it will only give a guide for areas to look at. Your best guide is your eye. Take your time and you will have a good result.
Found an issue? Go back to Google My Maps, correct the polygon, re-export your KMZ, and reload it here. It's worth the extra few minutes to get it right.
Everything looks good? Great — move on to placing the JW.ORG sticker in the next step.
If your KMZ includes a polygon named Kingdom Hall or Jumba la Ufalme, a JW. ORG sticker will have appeared automatically on the map. Now it's time to fine-tune its position.
Locate the JW. ORG sticker on the map — it will be sitting 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 much as you need to place it precisely — the sticker will resize proportionally as you zoom.
Once you're happy with the position, leave it there and 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.
You're all set! Download your map and do a final check before sending it off.
Click the Download Map button to generate and save your PNG.
Open the downloaded image and zoom in to check the territory numbers, boundary lines, and the JW.ORG sticker position.
If anything needs adjusting, reposition on the map and download again — it only takes a moment.
Once you're satisfied, send the file for printing.
Print tip: The map is generated at 9450 × 9450px — suitable for a 1m × 1m print at 240dpi. Share it with your printer as-is.