11 simple and well-known Google Maps Tips.
Check how many of them you know.
Useful for #osint and beyond
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Check how many of them you know.
Useful for #osint and beyond
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One of the quickest ways to view Google Maps is to type "map" + address or the name of a place of interest into the Google search box.
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To gather as much information about a place as possible, try to compare its image on different maps. To convert a link to Google Maps into a link to 160+ different geo-information services, use OpenSwitchMapsWeb. Ex:
#https://www.google.com/maps/@52.317504,4.9740605,11z" target="_blank" rel="noopener" onclick="event.stopPropagation()">tankaru.github.io
(change link to your own)
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#https://www.google.com/maps/@52.317504,4.9740605,11z" target="_blank" rel="noopener" onclick="event.stopPropagation()">tankaru.github.io
(change link to your own)
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If you need to collect data about Google Maps objects in a table (e.g. a list of all restaurants in the city), then automate the process by using special tools. For example, Google Maps Scraper (you can try it for free)
console.apify.com
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console.apify.com
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Google Maps allows you to create your own maps (with place points, lines, shapes, directions) and make them available to all internet users.
Instruction:
support.google.com
Example:
google.com
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Instruction:
support.google.com
Example:
google.com
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If you enter the name of two streets in a Google Maps search, the place where they intersect is automatically displayed.
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Google Maps search results depend on the location settings on your device. To see what search results will look like from a different address, use brightlocal.com
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If your Google account has once enabled collecting data about your location (link for checking timeline.google.com), Google Maps Timeline Exporter will help you analyze your movement data in depth, and export it to CSV.
chrome.google.com
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chrome.google.com
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One way to make complex distance measurements between different objects on Google Maps is to use special tools based on the Google Maps JS API. Here is one of them:
zhenyanghua.github.io
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zhenyanghua.github.io
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When constructing routes, don't forget to set up options. These can be used to build a route using specific modes of transport.
For example, using only the metro and a minimal amount of walking. Or plan a slow tourist walk on a tram across the city.
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For example, using only the metro and a minimal amount of walking. Or plan a slow tourist walk on a tram across the city.
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Google Street View sometimes shows absolutely amazing things: fights, accidents, naked people, strange carnival costumes. All of the most recent and interesting user finds can be found on the googlestreetviewfinds subreddit
reddit.com
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reddit.com
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epieos.com allows you to find a link to a person's Google Maps account from their gmail address. Unfortunately, not all people leave reviews there, but sometimes this method allows you to find a lot of interesting information about a person.
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