Keep a Google Maps v3 Map hidden, show when needed

Question

Is there a way of preventing a Google Maps (JS, v3) map being displayed from the get-go? I\'m doing some pre-processing and would like to show my \'Loading\' spinner until e

Answer 1

This works for me. I'm using the JQuery library.

$(document).ready(function(){
    $('#Checkbox').click(function(){
        $('#googleMapDiv').toggle();
        initialize(); // initialize the map
    });
});