# Googling for Drugs Pot Locator Using Google Maps for Weed By karl burkart | Published 2008-08-14 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finding-drugs-online-via-google-maps References: [potlocator](http://www.potlocator.com) Unless you’re a follower of the hit show Weeds, it probably comes as a surprise to learn that marijuana is perfectly legal in California as long as the vendor’s are licensed to dispense the herbal drug to patients with a prescription. As part of the macro-trend of hyperlocalization (that’s local-focused online content) it’s no surprise then that there is now a google mashup for pot vendors called the [Potlocator.com](http://www.potlocator.com). You type in your zip code and it produces a map with color-coded pot leaves. The purple leaf is a mystery however. I imagine maybe the programmers got a little too high to finish off the website. But see for yourself. There is also a gallery featuring the [numerous types of marijuana available](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highpotency-cannabis-strain) as well as [pot-laden products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-dot-labs), like pot Froot Loops. Who knew? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hyperlocalization of Online Content:** Opportunity to create hyperlocal websites or platforms catering to specific locations and niche markets. - **Google Mashups:** Potential to create mashups using Google Maps or other Google services to provide unique and innovative solutions. - **Marijuana-related Ecommerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing online platforms or marketplaces for legal marijuana products and services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Online Content Publishing:** Opportunity to create and monetize hyperlocal content platforms or websites focused on specific neighborhoods or regions. - **Technology and Software Development:** Potential for creating innovative mashups using Google Maps or other platforms to integrate different services in unique ways. - **Cannabis Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the online retail and distribution of legal marijuana products and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cannabis Mini Marts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeeter.md) - [4/20 Cannabis Metaverse Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerverse.md) - [Metaverse Cannabis Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-shop.md) - [Dispensary-Cafe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swed.md) - [Cannabis Delivery Expansive Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannsell.md) - [Direct-to-Consumer Cannabis Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weel-app.md) - [Cannabis-Focused AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budtendergpt.md) - [Exclusive 420 Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/420-ice-cream.md) - [Cannabis Delivery Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-delivery-service.md)