November 29, 2007

Google Maps Adds Terrain View

I just noticed this today. Google Maps now has a Terrain View. This mode makes the map extremely easy to read and highlights general terrain features. See the image.

Terrain mode

Filed under: News — Michi @ 10:44 am

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