Should I use Circle or Balloon markers on a map?

1. What are the markers on a map called?
2. What are the blue markers on Google Maps?

What are the markers on a map called?

Markers, waypoints, points, dots, flag, indicator: there are many names for these objects. A marker is simply a point object. It is a single point on the map, at a given location, elevation, and aspect.

What are the blue markers on Google Maps?

Google Maps Blue Pins Are For Locations You Searched Near; For Example... For a while, we've been wondering what the different colors for the map pins represent. We have seen red, blue, purple, brown and other colors over the years.