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# Google Maps API getMapTypeId() Method [ Map() Constructor](#) ## Example Returns the current map type: map.getMapTypeId(); [Try it »](#) * * * ## Definition and Usage The getMapTypeId() method returns the current map type. * * * ## Syntax _mapvariable_.getMapTypeId(); * * * ## Return Values | Value | Description | | --- | --- | | HYBRID | A photographic map with road and city names. | | ROADMAP | A standard, default 2D map. | | SATELLITE | A photographic map. | | TERRAIN | A map with mountains, rivers, etc. | * * Map() Constructor](#)