Show locations on a map in asp.net

Question

in my asp.net application i need to display on a map (google map but i also have a shapefile of the roads ) the locations of about a thousand car accidents. This is my very first approach with this world and i'm getting confused. I can see a long list of framework and libraries ( OpenLayers, SharpMap, GoogleMaps Api, etc... ) but i dont' know which is the best for my pourpose.

Could you please help me to find the way?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Try the answers to these questions:

Google Maps - Easy way in ASP.Net?

Best .NET Wrapper for Google Maps or Yahoo Maps?

ScottGu suggests this how-to article.

And here's a Code Project how-to.

Answer 2

If you're just trying to add markers to the map it's really easy, have a look at the Marker examples on this page. (View the source.)