Google Maps for the US & Canada

[Gordon 0]

A new feature from Google (still in Beta) called Google Maps is quite amazing. At the moment it just covers the US and Canada and has detailed, draggable Maps and Satellite imagery over much of the country, plus other features. When you've got the time it's fun having a play.

 

The address is :

 

http://maps.google.com/

 

 

For example, try this for an aerial view of John F Kennedy airport in New York -

 

From the main page at http://maps.google.com/

 

1. Type 'jfk' next to the Google Sign at the top and press the Search key.

 

2. Click the 'Satellite' link in the top right corner.

 

3. Zoom right in by moving the Zoom bar (on the right side) right up to the "+" button with your mouse.

 

4. You can also move the map in any direction by clicking and dragging with your mouse button.

 

Enjoy !

 

Gordon

[Firepole 181]

I just realised that I spent an hour "playing" with Google maps. It sure is a good resource and I now know what my house looks like from outerspace

 

It's odd that there isn't a direct link to the map feature from the Google homepage. Well, I couldn't find one. Thanks for the link.

[carcareers 0]

Pretty amazing stuff.

[sinbinjack 251]

i hope they get around to the uk sometime soon cause it is remarkable