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You probably open Google Maps almost every day — to find a café, dodge traffic, or plan a weekend hike. But beyond the usual ...

Google Maps has exciting details about locations around the world. One of the most valuable things to learn about an area is its elevation. You might not know where to find elevation measurements on ...

Google Maps knows the fastest route to almost anywhere on Earth. But what if you have more than one place to visit? Perhaps you're a delivery driver who must cover several locations on a single ride.

The maps we use to navigate have come a long way in a short time. Since the '90s we've gone from glove boxes stuffed with paper maps to floorboards littered with Mapquest printouts to mindlessly ...

Google Maps has quietly restored a winter favorite, bringing detailed ski lifts and trail overlays back into the app after ...

You can find your elevation on Google Maps by turning on the "Terrain" function. By default, Google Maps only shows elevation in mountainous areas — it doesn't report elevation everywhere. For more ...

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