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Google Earth and Google Maps provide interactive access to satellite imagery that are often less than 3 years old.
For special events or natural disasters (e.g. Haiti earthquake) Google has made new satellite imagery available in matter of days or weeks.
If you want more up-to-date imagery then you might want to check the imagery providers directly (e.g. GeoEye, DigitalGlobe, etc.).
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How are satellite maps created?
Satellite maps are created using photographs taken from the satellite in space. J&RJ&RDetailed photographs of land are taken from a satellite in space then fed back to a computer on earth which are then edited with location text and then put online.
Different kind of maps?
Political Maps Mobility Maps Transit maps Thematic Maps Inventory Maps
Are Google Maps done with a satellite?
Google Maps provides satellite and map views in addition to Street Views. The satellite view of Google Maps uses the same backend satellite imagery database used by Google Earth.The satellite imagery are typically from the GeoEye or DigitalGlobe owned satellites, and some of the imagery are actually aerial photos from aircraft using special high resolution cameras.
How are satellite images different from other maps?
Maps may be drawn to scale or not to show more or less detail as needed. Satellite images on the other hand are actual photographs of what the ground and landscape are at a particular time. Both have many uses and tools like Google Maps allow you to switch from a map/street view to a satellite view with a click of the mouse.
Is Google Maps an online atlas?
An atlas is a collection of maps, and Google Maps is an online interactive map with multiple levels of resolution and details depending on your zoom level. By the definition of an atlas and description of Google Maps, you can say Google Maps is a type of online world atlas.
Are National Geographic maps available for downloading online?
Yes they are. There are satellite maps, street maps, and online atlases at the touch of a button. There are also trail maps, wall maps, and adventure maps from National Geographic online.
How are satellite maps created?
Satellite maps are created using photographs taken from the satellite in space. J&RJ&RDetailed photographs of land are taken from a satellite in space then fed back to a computer on earth which are then edited with location text and then put online.
How could one find an address online?
There are many ways to find an address online, Google Maps and Bing Maps are very popular website to find an address online. Google Maps is better than the Bing Maps.
Where can one find a satellite map of the United States?
A satellite map can be found on google's maps page, on a website called "mapquest", Nokia's Ovi Maps also offers a satellite map of the United States.
Where can I find a map of Seattle, Washington.?
There are several maps of Seattle available online and many of them are free. I would suggest using MapQuest for driving directions and satellite images.
Where can I find a map of Washington?
There are plenty of maps of Washington available online but my favorite website is MapQuest. besides driving directions, they also offer street views and satellite imaging.
Where could I find a free map of Indiana?
You can find maps of Virginia by going to the "Travel Virginia" website. There are a variety of specialized maps there including topographical, demographic and even satellite imaged maps.
Where can a person go online to download a map of Iowa?
Google maps lets people view maps but these are hard to download. For a streetmap there are some on the geology website. MapQuest offers satellite and traffic maps.
Where online can someone find the Google Maps app?
The Google Maps application comes comes installed on all Android phones and can be downloaded from the iOS App Store. If one is on a computer there isn't an application as Google Maps is a website.
Where can one find maps of harbor Island Bahamas?
Maps of Harbour Island can be found at Harbourislandguide. One can find a road map or a satellite map. Both maps feature several hotels, restaurants, and vacation activities.
Am I able to find a LAX map online?
Yes, there are maps online. LAX can be a very confusing place, so they have maps of every terminal online.
Different kind of maps?
Political Maps Mobility Maps Transit maps Thematic Maps Inventory Maps
