How to Find Locations from Descriptions with Claude
Geocode place names and landmarks with Claude and ToolRouter. Find coordinates from descriptions.
Tool
Claude resolves informal location descriptions through conversational disambiguation. Give it a place name, verify the match against what you expected, and add context to narrow ambiguous results. The back-and-forth ensures you get the right coordinates for the specific location you mean, not one of the dozens worldwide with a similar name.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Address Geocoding tool:
- Ask Claude: "Find the coordinates for this location using address-geocoding" with the description
- Claude resolves the description to coordinates and returns the matched address
- Verify the match is correct by reviewing the standardized address returned
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Address Geocoding tool
Find the GPS coordinates for "Central Park, New York" and "Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco". Give me exact lat/lng for each.
Tips
- Add the city or country to ambiguous place names for better accuracy
- Claude can resolve landmarks, airports, universities, and other points of interest