Google Maps
Sending Feedback
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/3094045
INFO: MAPS:
Measuring Distances
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/1628031
Photos Contributions
https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/
Classic
Lite
If you want less 'phaff' then:
https://www.google.com/maps/?force=lite
2015-04-18: This 'lite' version is to be retired (or Sunsetting in Google parlance) in the very near future see here for further details. However Google should be replacing it with a new 'Lite' version.
Maps API v3
- create project
- add apis (static and javascript)
- add billing account
- link project with billing
Latitude & Longitude
If you want to know the longitude and latitude coordinates using Google Maps, then right click on the map and choose "What's This?". It will then put a green pin on the map and put the coordinates in the page's search box for you. You can then use it as follows:-
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=loc:2051.080099,1.182014
Pins - Adding
- Go to 'My Places'
- Click 'Create Map'
- Name it, describe it
- Make it Public or Unlisted
- Add pins
Maps
Thanks to IGISMAP
Shade
If you are trying to find some relief from the sun Google Maps will tell you where to sit:
7.59am
2.47pm