Google has become so sophisticated that it can go back in time (the fourth dimension) by offering historical maps on Google Earth.
If you are a history buff like I am, overlapping old maps and new satellite imagery will prove to be an interesting study in the changes that have taken place over time.
Maps are currently available for:
- World Globe 1790
- North America 1733
- United States 1833
- Lewis and Clark 1814
- New York 1836
- San Francisco 1853
- South America 1787
- Buenos Aires 1892
- Asia 1710
- Tokyo 1680
- Middle East 1861
- England, Wales 1790
- London 1843
- Paris 1716
- Africa 1787
- Australia Southeast 1844
- Various other maps from Map Finder
The feature can be accessed by expanding the Featured Content / Rumsey Historical Maps in the Layers panel.
Click here to download Google Earth 4 Beta.
