Why Are Google Maps Satellite Images So Old. But probably not for commercial users. Google Earth is a computer program formerly known as Keyhole EarthViewer that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imageryThe program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images aerial photography and GIS data onto a 3D globe allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles.
For example Westchester County New York asked Google to blur potential terrorism targets such as an amusement park a beach and parking lots from its. Sadly it wont be of much use around here as the original 2007 photos are the latest available in many areas. Not all the imagery in.
It would be a great feature if you could determine how old the images you are looking at with google maps.
Switch between Google New Map and Google old Map Classic. I guess they are trying to give people an excuse to switch to the mostly broken new Google Maps interface. Feature images and videos on your map to add rich contextual information. The Google Earth feature was for satellite imagery.
