[GeoStL] Re: NGR-Google maps and google Earth
- From: "Andrew Senger" <asenger@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:51:06 -0600
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Rich,
I noticed the same in Google Earth. I had read that they updated the
maps, and had to see what they'd done. I was a little disappointed
that the detail isn't as fine as it was.
Andrew (yawetag)
On 12/25/07, GC-RGS <gc-rgs@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Has anyone noticed the resolution of the new maps, at least in the STL area?
> The maps have been updated to 2006 and 2007 but seem to be grainy when at
> the max zoom level. Before at this detail they still seemed sharp and clear.
> One thing that stands out is the images were taken in the summer as
> everything is green and the trees seem to block areas that were visible
> before.
>
> Another neat change in Google Earth though is all the 3D buildings in the
> downtown area. Especially the new stadium, Union Station, Old courthouse,
> Mercantile Bldg., and others are fully detailed from any angle. Most of the
> other buildings are still represented as white cubes but are sized
> correctly.
>
> Rich
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