Question

By default, google offers this example of how to center a map on Chicago, IL:

var chicago = new google.maps.LatLng(41.850033, -87.6500523);

Is it possible to have the default center focus on the entire United States? I can’t find this anywhere.

Answer 1

Use Chicago as the center, and then change the zoom.

There’s an example here. A slightly reworked version (untested!):

gMap = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map')); 
gMap.setCenter(new google.maps.LatLng(41.850033, -87.6500523));
gMap.setZoom(ANewZoomLevel);

You’ll need to experiment to find the right zoom level for your needs.