Using our Google sponsored interactive map is very easy. If you scroll over the map, you'll see that your mouse cursor will become a small hand. Using that hand, you can drag the map in any direction you choose. A secondary option for directional navigation, are the arrow buttons in the upper left corner of the map itself. To zoom in and out on the map, click the plus or minus buttons. You'll notice that when using the elevation selector, you can view streets in very fine detail, or zoom all the way out to get a broad view of the entire world. The map is not exclusive to one area, so feel free to browse around as far as your interest takes you.
There are three separate buttons in the upper right hand corner of the map. If you click the Sat button, the map will switch over to a satellite view. This is a fun and interesting feature to use, as it gives you an actual bird's eye view of the area. These maps are comprised of both satellite imagery and aerial photography. Depending on how recent the imagery has been updated by Google's map program, close up viewing for some areas may not be possible. Note that the program is rapidly evolving, so if a certain area isn't available for viewing in high resolution today, it may be available in the near future, so check back frequently.
The third button in the upper right hand corner of the map labeled Ter, is the terrain option. This map shows a slightly less detailed version of the standard map, but includes ground elevations. The elevation data provided in this map version is not limited exclusively to geographic features such as mountains and valleys, it's also displayed for buildings in some larger cities. This map feature is fairly new to the program, and according to Google, elevation levels will eventually be listed with a numerical value, giving the map user an ever growing volume of map details to access.
If you have any questions about this interactive map, or are unable to view it due to your specific internet browser settings, please send us an email, and our staff may be able to help you out. The map has been tested for viewing in all of the major internet browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera. Making sure your browser of choice is fully updated with the most recent features, will also minimize any potential viewing or compatibility issue you may encounter. We would like to thank you again for using this feature of our website, again feel free to send us an email for any further questions or comments.
If you would like to view a much larger more detailed map, please click on the following web link. The link will take you outside of our website and directly to Google's map system. The control panel is similar to that which we described in the Using Our Map section. Additionally, you will also be able to search Google's map for specific addresses and locations of interest, using their search bar. This larger map also gives you the option of creating your own map, where you can bookmark certain areas of interest, such as a hotel, specific street, sightseeing location, or business. To create a custom map, you will need to sign up for a Google Maps account, the instructions on how to do so are available if you click the Sign In link in the upper right hand corner of the page. From there, you will need click the create an account link.
Again, if you have any questions at all about navigating this larger Google map, please contact our editorial team, and we will do our best to assist you, as we're quite familiar with the in's and out's of it's control panel. If you have a specific question regarding setting up a Google Maps account, or how to use the custom map features, please contact Google directly for support. It should be noted that are also numerous free services around the web that offer free tips on how to customize the maps, some of these sites also provide and array of tools that can help you stylize your map markers.
