In the past few years we’ve seen GeoJSON explode as a method to share geographic data and developers are using GeoJSON to create amazing visualizations. As a consequence, however, we’re seeing less interest in non-customizable layers directly provided by API providers.

So, starting today, we will begin sunsetting the Google Maps JavaScript API v3 Panoramio Library and Weather Library. Per the terms of our deprecation policy, the Panoramio, weather, and cloud layers served by these libraries will continue to function until one year from today and will be removed on June 4, 2015.

We’d also like to remind developers that the Flash Maps API’s deprecation period ends on September 2, 2014. The Flash Maps API will shut down on that date, so if you’re still using the API, it’s time to start planning your migration.

If you have any questions about these announcements, our friendly developer relations team is always happy to help. Please tag questions with ‘google-maps-api-3’ on StackOverflow and we’ll respond shortly.