The new vector-based version of maps.google.com seems to have lost the ability to easily share a map location or point of interest with someone else. It seems there are some Google+ sharing features, but I can't find a way to email a point of interest to someone.
Does anyone know how I do this?
Best Answer
Click on the settings (gear icon) in the bottom right corner. You then get the option to "Share and embed map":
This gives you the URL for the map (optionally shortened):
More info...
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144361?p=newmaps_shorturl&rd=1