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How about Google Maps?

Geocoding Photos FAQ
Like the Google Earth support, there's no requirement to also load and georeference images, i.e. you can use it to show only tracklogs.

How do I submit a map (with Google Maps)?

Virtual Globetrotting: FAQ
First, you will want to find the map using Google's Satellite interface. Search for the location in the location bar, and move the map around until you find a good shot. You will now see that the URL is updated in the Location bar in your browser. Before it would just say http://maps.google.com, and now it should contain the extra location information: Finally, go to the submissions interface. You will need at least the following information about the map:

What is Google Maps and how does it work?

Frequently Asked Questions About this Website | Green Map Sy...
Google Maps is a free web-based mapping service application. It powers many map-based services including the Google Maps website and embedded maps on third-party websites using the Google Maps API. GreenMap.org utilizes Google Maps to display all the Green Map projects at GreenMap.org.

How do I grab the correct Google Maps Link?

FAQ : Scavengeroogle - Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
In Google Maps, under “Map - Satellite”and next to “Print - Email” you will see a “Link to this Page”. Right click on that and “Copy Link Location”. Paste it in, and you’re done.

How is PowerWEB Zoom different than Google Maps?

PowerWEB Zoom FAQs
Google Maps is an excellent application for generating maps, point-to-point driving directions and satellite photographs. PowerWEB Zoom shares some of the pan and zoom functionality, but is a general purpose image viewer, not limited to maps. Also, Zoom is used as an ASP.NET server control and does not require any javascript coding or external APIs to function. Yes, PowerWEB Zoom functions under ASP.NET 1.0, 1.1, and 2.

Something is off about a location in Google Earth or Maps, where can I report that?

KML Support Group FAQs - KML Developer Support | Google Grou...
You can report data errors on the Google Earth BBS at this link: http://earth.google.com/support/bin/request.py?&problem=billing&extra.customer=GEFree&contact_type=data

Where can I find maps?

The Inca Trail FAQ
Once again, the South American Explorer's Club offers paper maps, both of Machu Picchu and of the Inca Trail. For online maps, there's a good map of the Inca Trail at Infoperu, as well as my own map of the Inca Trail on this site. Wholeo Online books have a sketch map of Machu Picchu, and there's a more precise but unlabelled map available as part of an article about a multimedia feature on Machu Picchu.

How did you put your route into Google Earth and Google Maps?

Frequently Asked Questions - Walking Land's End to John o'Gr...
I actually used a script that I wrote myself to digitise my route. It displays a Google map, and when I click on the map, it displays the longitude and latitude of the resulting point in a format I can copy out and paste into a text file. I then apply a few regular expressions to the file, and out pops a Google Maps XML file, as well as a Google Earth KML file. This system proved to be in tune with my needs – it pays to be a programmer sometimes!

What is Google Earth? Is it a Web site? Is it the same thing as Google Maps?

AIA and Google Earth
Google Earth is a program you download and install on your computer. There are versions for Windows and Mac OS X computers available. Google Earth allows you to view satellite photos, maps, geographic terrain and 3D models of buildings from around the world. Plus, Google has partnered with several content providers to give users even more information about popular and interesting places, and AIA is now one of those providers.

What's the difference between Google Maps, Windows Live Local and Yahoo Maps?

Virtual Globetrotting: FAQ
this time, Google Maps has better world-wide coverage than Windows Live Local, but Live Local offers a great Birds-eye view (taken from a low-flying plane) that can get some amazing detail. Yahoo Maps is still in beta, but looking good.

How to obtaining a Google Maps API Key?

Map Builder::FAQ
Map source code generated by MapBuilder require you to have your own Google Maps API key which is available for free from Google. To obtain your very own key please visit http://www.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html. It will be necessary to provide URL of your map script to get Google Maps API key.

Why does the map from Google Maps appear squeezed?

Spot - Frequently Asked Questions
Google Maps uses a different projection than Spot for BlackBerry®. So the map may appear a bit squeezed. It will also be inaccurate if you zoom out too far. For normal street level use it should be accurate enough.

I can no longer see Google Maps tiles in MGMaps, satellite imagery still works. What's the problem?

Mobile GMaps - Help - Frequently-Asked Questions
Google updates periodically map versions as they update the map coverage, use Help/Check for Updates in MGMaps to fix the problem.

Can I use Google Maps on my IDXPro search pages?

About IDX MLS Search – FAQs for IDXPro the IDX Search ...
long as your MLS board allows the addresses to be shown, and the listing addresses are in the MLS database, you can use the Google Maps display on your IDXPro search pages to show more precise locations for listings. Get more information on how Google Maps are integrated into your IDX search pages here.

Q How does the Google Maps version work?

Frequently Asked Questions
A The Google Maps version uses the Google Maps API, which is provided by Google. It lets a JavaScript program do things like move the map, and add markers and lines. The actual subway route calculation is done by a CGI program that runs on www.brail.org, and the results are returned to the JavaScript code that runs on your web browser and renders the map on the screen.

How do I get to Google? What will happen when I get there?

Google User Experience Research - Frequently Asked Questions
We will send you directions when you are confirmed to participate in a study; it's likely that you will need a car to get to our office in Mountain View, California. Please be prepared to show a photo ID upon arrival at Google reception, where you will also be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). It is important that you arrive on time – we work to tight schedules and may not be able to accommodate you if you are late.

Why is Google offering this?

Accessible Search FAQ
Accessible Search is a natural and important extension of Google's overall mission to better organize the world's information and make it universally accessible. Google Accessible Search is designed to help the visually impaired find the most relevant, useful and comprehensive information, as quickly as possible. In the past, visually impaired Google users have often waded through a lot of inaccessible websites and pages to find the required information.

Once I've got a Google Maps API key, what's the best way to incorporate the map into my page?

GPS Visualizer: FAQ
By far the easiest solution is to put the map in an "inline frame" using the <IFRAME> tag. This creates a "window" in your page into which you can load another file (more info about IFRAMEs). The advantage of doing this is that the DIVs and margins and styles and whatnot will be completely isolated from the rest of the structure of your page.

Do Google web apps (Gmail, Maps, Calendar, etc.) play nice with the PS3 web browser?

PS3 FAQ: answers to your PlayStation 3 questions - Engadget
We tried the lot of them, here's what we found: Gmail works in basic HTML mode, we didn't get it going in its full AJAXy form. Google maps worked well, draggable maps and all, but the format was messed up -- no search, no address entry. It was very weird. Calendar ran our browser out of memory the first time (huh?), but the second time it loaded -- awfully. So to answer your question, your mileage may vary with the fun AJAXy sites, but Google web apps didn't work too hot.

Where can I get maps of the forest?

Frequently Asked Questions
Maps can be purchased at any Daniel Boone National Forest office, by mail, or by ordering online. There are separate maps available for the north, south and central portions of the forest. These maps show most Forest Service system roads and trails on a 1/2" = 1 mile scale. Topographical maps are available for $6.00 plus shipping and handling. Ordering information.
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