diff --git a/plot.c b/plot.c
index 69c9ee6..af18742 100644
--- a/plot.c
+++ b/plot.c
@@ -1493,6 +1493,8 @@ draw_all(bool flush)
 void
 redraw_marker(int marker, int update_info)
 {
+  if (marker < 0)
+    return;
   // mark map on new position of marker
   markmap_marker(marker);