/r/GoogleMaps

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r/GoogleMaps is participating in ongoing protests regarding changes to Reddit's API accessibility. The subreddit may reopen at some point in the future.

This subreddit is for anything and everything concerning Google Maps or any related services such as Google Earth, Google Street View, or Google My Maps. News articles, interesting map finds, and technical questions are all welcome here. Please bear in mind this sub is run by Google Maps fans and not actual Google employees! Complaints or feature requests are permitted here for venting/daydreaming purposes but if you really want your voice to be heard you should take it up with Google directly.

Also, if asking about a specific place, please provide a link instead of posting latitude / longitude coordinates as plain text and forcing users to copy and paste it themselves. C'mon, dude.


Links

Google Earth download (PRO is now free)

Google Earth Blog

Official Google Maps Blog

GeoGuessr game

"Earth View" extension for Chrome

Stratocam Google Maps snapshots

(Let us know if you have more!)


RULES

1. Do not post any personal information or addresses, not even your own.

2. Post must be related to Google Maps as a product or to something that can be seen on Google Maps.

3. Post from Bing Maps, Apple Maps or other services similar to Google Maps are allowed.

4. Any screenshot must include a link to the location in Google Maps or list coordinates in the comments.

5. NO SPAM! This includes promoting businesses through Google Maps links.

6. Be respectful. Hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated, and will result in a ban on the first offense.


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The Past

Is there a way to see a certain place in 2011 on Google Maps or Google Earth? I tried the timelapse feature in Google Earth but the image of the city is blurry, I also tried pressing on "view" but there was no historical image or time feature.

0 Comments
2024/03/27
04:36 UTC

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Use of a maps zoom in a commercial video/animation?

hi all, I feel like I have seen this many times in video/animation work--someone zooms into maps (or google earth) to get a reference for the location of a building, site, or whatever. But is there a restriction on doing this in a for-hire, paid commercial project? and if so, is there a free/open alternative that wouldn't have any commercial restriction? I'm thinking of just doing a screen recording of the zoom, using google earth or whatever other product... many thanks for your advice

0 Comments
2024/03/27
02:42 UTC

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What is this?

I've never seen such thing before. https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfj6WNnRfPWF2m5R6

4 Comments
2024/03/26
21:14 UTC

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Why is the image resolution so much lower all of a sudden?

The difference between google maps and earth is pretty significant all of a sudden. Cost savings? Different image source? Google maps is one of the coolest technologies out there in my opinion, it would be a shame if it's regressing, but wouldn't be surprising if the ROI for providing free satellite imagery to the masses is pretty small.

Example: https://imgur.com/a/ypdcQjG

2 Comments
2024/03/26
20:10 UTC

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You can now manage and change your business profile from the #googlemaps

You can now manage and change your business profile from the #googlemaps #googleexpert #googlebusinessprofile program

0 Comments
2024/03/26
18:00 UTC

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How do I import Google Maps data (KML Files) to Apple Maps?

I also posted this on r/applemaps but I'm trying to reach as many people as possible.

I'm trying to import my Google Maps Data to Apple Maps so I can have it saved in multiple places but I can't figure out how to import the files. I used a website called GeoConverter to turn the data into KML files which to my understanding is what Apple Maps supports. I've tried on both my Mac and iPhone to move the files out of my iCloud Drive into Maps but I must be missing something or have something wrong, does anyone have any advice for this very specific issue? lol

0 Comments
2024/03/26
17:13 UTC

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I have made two attempts in the last year to get my address added to Google Maps. Both were rejected. What do I do?

I've submitted two edit requests in the last year. The most recent one, in October, was "pending" for months before being rejected. Is there a different option or form I should be using for this?

My address is valid, and is verifiable via the USPS API. I receive mail here. If Google needed it, I could provide documentation proving that the address is real.

This is annoying; UPS and Fedex have repeatedly had issues delivering packages here because the address does not show up on GPS.

What should I do?

0 Comments
2024/03/26
15:34 UTC

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Is there a way to disable the walking route to a bus stop?

Most of the time I arrive (way) too early at my stop because I assume the trip starting time in Google maps is the bus departure time. Especially when gps signal is poor, this can add quite a walking time when I'm not even that far away from the stop, so I end up nervously waiting, wondering if the bus is later, or worse, cancelled.

So, is there a way to disable the walking route altogether and only see public transport times?

1 Comment
2024/03/26
15:31 UTC

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Your business is not visible to customers

Hello everyone,

I've claimed and verified my business on Google My Business (GMB) a while back, everything is working fine, but for some reason, when I try to add pics, or news, post etc. from a desktop PC, a message it's show: Your business is not visible to customers, this is not allowing me to add information.

I can do everything easily form the Google Maps App

My GMB profile seems complete: I've added photos, descriptions, accurate location details, and even some customer reviews. I've also categorized my business correctly, and it appears properly in Google Maps

Has anyone else faced this issue? Any advice on how to troubleshoot this?

Many thanks

0 Comments
2024/03/26
15:07 UTC

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Was led down an impassable road that didn’t even connect to the destination. How can I alert Google about this?

I understand when you get to the end of the route you can hit a frowny face and open a chat box to alert google.

What if you can get to the end of the road?

What if there is no service where you are, so you can’t hit that frowny face?

And you end up needing to use your satellite phone to alert your friends who are waiting for you that the road is impassable? And you are stuck for 24 hours and some angels come to tow me out? And I later learn the town I was trying to go to only has one road in and out and I was not on it, even though I was only 2.9 km away and thought about walking the rest of the way to “get into town”.

Had I not already been on a camping trip with food, water, warm clothes, a solar panel to charge my devices, and my Garmin inReach, I would have had a really bad outcome. I have a bad ankle and do not know if ai would have been able to walk the 22km to the nearest “town”. The locals say the road is rarely used, maybe once a month if that.

12 Comments
2024/03/26
14:31 UTC

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Maps keeps freezing position, needs reboot

The past 10 times or so, every time I need to turn maps on (my phone). The position gets stuck in Timbuktu and doesn't show where I am on the road.

This is solved by restarting the phone. But comes back the next day. Does anyone know what's the problem?

My phone is old and shart (Galaxy A50), but it runs everything else perfectly fine.

I also have noticed that the display of when I need to take a corner is always either too early or too late, not an issue on my friends Galaxy A51.

0 Comments
2024/03/26
12:48 UTC

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Washington 3D?

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.8635434,-77.0067508,323a,35y,333.56h,78.92t/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu

Why does the mall and surrounding area of DC not have 3d mode but all surrounding areas do?

1 Comment
2024/03/26
10:57 UTC

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Help! Issue with a business suggestion | driving me crazy

Hello guys,

I don't know what did wrong. Since last month, after searching for a specific business address I started seeing ALL the business locations from my country of that specific business. The issue is that there are a lot and it's just THAT business....I don't know how to stop it. Please help me. It's driving me crazy. I don't know how else to explain it. I can't add a screenshot of the issue...I hope I made myself clear enough :(

Can you please guide me where to look for a solution or if anybody has the solution, please let me know!!

Thank you very much!!

1 Comment
2024/03/26
04:46 UTC

1

Location timeline while in airplane mode

If the phone is on airplane mode with location turned on, will the pictures I take on the phone still show GPS coords? And will that affect Google timeline ?

0 Comments
2024/03/26
04:41 UTC

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Dangerous Navigation

Following Problem:

In Frankfurt am Main, Germany a crossing, where turning left is forbidden, Google Maps leads to many crashes with injured people right now by recommending a left turn at the location.

There are also railways on the crossing.

How can i inform Google Maps about this issue. Does a german Office for Google Maps exist?

3 Comments
2024/03/26
01:19 UTC

5

What happened to Google maps timeline feature?

I have an android if that makes a difference.

3 Comments
2024/03/25
23:22 UTC

0 Comments
2024/03/25
22:14 UTC

1

Different colors

I would like to understand why my Google Maps is light and in some points the image seems dark

0 Comments
2024/03/25
22:04 UTC

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I am a tour guide. I used to be able to copy images to a google map and see the locations on a map. I use it to set up new tours. I can't seem to do this anymore. Any ideas? I'm not sure why I can't find it.

1 Comment
2024/03/25
20:09 UTC

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Shared timeline problem

Hi, my boyfriend and I share our Google agendas and it automatically shared other Google things, which is don't mind. But we also share our timeline in google maps. It is really annoying because I use my time line for my work.

How can I still have a shared agenda without a shared timeline?

0 Comments
2024/03/25
19:52 UTC

1

What are the four black dots on the default map here?

(42.3527505, -70.9607125)

1 Comment
2024/03/25
19:11 UTC

1

Seeking to turn map itinerary into Illustrator File

Hello, I work for a company that publishes travel itineraries for motorists. I'm looking for a way to take a Google Map itinerary and convert the route to an illustrator file. Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/03/25
17:59 UTC

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Why does navigation not show the exit number by default? It would be so much nicer to see it and be able to look for signs based on the exit number

Is there any way to change this so it's visible by default? I feel like showing both the exit number and street name would be much more useful.

I can get it by swiping to the next turn and back, but it's suboptimal to have to do so whenever I'm on a highway. As far as I can remember, Google Maps has always done it this way, but hiding useful information seems like pretty bad UX design to me.

The default view, which doesn't tell me the exit number

The view when swiping left+right to make the exit number visible, alongside the exit/street name

0 Comments
2024/03/25
17:31 UTC

3

"Current trip" gone after update.

I used to be able to start Bus trip on Google maps and keep it in the background while browsing for locations or future trips on Google maps. The trip I current am doing will stay on and I can go back to it by clicking on "current trip" on the top (see picture Now after updating the app this is gone. If I begin a trip and go back to the maps homepage the navigation just turn off. Basically i need to back out of navigation without canceling it?

0 Comments
2024/03/25
16:28 UTC

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Adding Business You Do Not Own on Google Maps

I posted yesterday on r/renters about a new management company taking over my apartment complex. The company do not have a listing on Google Maps. Can I add one as a layperson or do I 100% have to work for the company?

2 Comments
2024/03/25
16:24 UTC

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what is this?!? why is it diseasing the ground??

-6.419082676202214, 146.37023907604907

just found looking for why the river is so dirty and i came across this.. at first i thought it was a bomb test sight but i dont think so XD looks sketchy as. its defiantly government property i would say possibly an old oil rig or mine i have absolutely no idea. do you guys have any clue what it is?? plz help

2 Comments
2024/03/25
13:55 UTC

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Satellite imagery rolled back to an earlier date? Why?

I posted with an image on r googlemapsshenanigans on how i found a huge area in west Orlando, Florida that was on a recent 2022-2023 satellite imagery, but it was rolled back to its previous 2018 satellite imagery and there are a LOT of missing buildings and a lot of previously visible buildings now under construction. I know theres usually newer imagery on the pro app, but why would they show it on the website, then roll it back to very outdated imagery from 5 years before?

0 Comments
2024/03/25
10:58 UTC

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Is Google Maps literally unusable only for me on laptop ?

Since approximately 4 months, I can't open Maps on my laptop cause it causes all Google Chrome tabs to lag beyond reasonable, and my high-end laptop to go almost unresponsive with fans maxing out. It happens ONLY with the Google Maps website. Am I the only one ? The phone app is fine though

0 Comments
2024/03/25
10:54 UTC

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Employs displaced individuals?

Hi!

While updating the opening hours of our business, I noticed this parameter:

Employs displaced individuals: Yes / No

It is listed under "Emergency help" and I'm unsure how it relates to that topic. When searching for this line, I find no information besides a few businesses that have enabled this.

It seems to be inquiring whether refugees are employed in this business, but I could be wrong. Any clarification on this line and its reason to be there would be most welcome.

0 Comments
2024/03/25
10:54 UTC

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Weather along the route?

Hi,

I don't think Google Maps can show you the weather along your planned router like where it is snowing, where it's raining, etc.

I'm trying to plan 26-hiur trip and need to see the weather of all the cities on my route as I travel.

Is there any other navigation app which can help me in this regards?

2 Comments
2024/03/25
02:04 UTC

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