Google Maps has been around for quite some time now, and one of its most useful features called Street View gives a virtual view of your home’s own curb appeal making it feel like you are there in person up close. This is an especially great tool if you’re going someplace new and want to familiarize yourself with the area and what the landscape looks like first.
However, did you know that you can go back in time and look at what a location looked like years ago? Google Maps has been storing every image taken of every location dating back to 2007, so you can even see what your own home looked like way back when. While some locations won’t have updated photos every year, some can go back 10 to 15 years.
Here’s how to access this feature.
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Google Maps has tons of other useful features that you can use too. Here are some of my favorite ones.
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When looking at a location, you can do a lot more than just look at Street View. Google Maps gives multiple different views based on your needs, including a traffic view, transit view, biking view, and more. Here’s how to select a different view.
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Google Maps will also give you tons of useful places located near the location you’re searching for, including hotels, restaurants, things to do, and more. Here’s how to locate those options.
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If you need the map with you on the go, you can send the location from your computer to your phone as long as you have a Google account.
Everyone is a bit nostalgic. So, you’ll want to check out Google Maps cool feature that lets you explore images of locations dating back to 2007. Whether you’re using a laptop or a phone, you can easily access this feature by searching for a location, selecting the picture of the location, and then choosing the “See more dates” option. It’s a fascinating way to see how places have changed over time. And that’s not all. Google Maps also offers other useful features like different views (traffic, transit, biking) and recommendations for nearby stores.
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