Google Maps Upgraded for alberta!

[M.A.D. Cows]

I just noticed when logging on today that goole maps has upgraded fo alberta I dont know about other parts of the world but I htink this is really cool!

[+GeoTrailGuy]

Google just posted an update on their Google Earth/Map blog indicating they've started using new map data for Canada. Maybe this is what you're seeing?

 

Link to Google blog

[+northernpenguin]

Google just posted an update on their Google Earth/Map blog indicating they've started using new map data for Canada. Maybe this is what you're seeing?

 

Link to Google blog

 

Google data is updated, neat -- I see building outlines and forest areas. Also check out the Google Earth plugin mode -- looks real cool in downtown Toronto with all the buildings rendered in 3D too.

 

On a side note, while the maps are updated, they're not as current as they could be - seems to be the same data provider Garmin is using (notably things like the 410 extension in Caledon is missing, just like City Navigator 2011.10). I do note that Google uses Digital Globe for satellite, which is the same as Garmin Basecamp.

[M.A.D. Cows]

Google just posted an update on their Google Earth/Map blog indicating they've started using new map data for Canada. Maybe this is what you're seeing?

 

Link to Google blog

 

Google data is updated, neat -- I see building outlines and forest areas. Also check out the Google Earth plugin mode -- looks real cool in downtown Toronto with all the buildings rendered in 3D too.

 

On a side note, while the maps are updated, they're not as current as they could be - seems to be the same data provider Garmin is using (notably things like the 410 extension in Caledon is missing, just like City Navigator 2011.10). I do note that Google uses Digital Globe for satellite, which is the same as Garmin Basecamp.

 

Well what I really like about this is that since I lived in Rocky MOuntain House, (Town West of Reddeer) The Map was like a kilometer off so now that it is fixed I am really glad.

[+Avernar]

notably things like the 410 extension in Caledon is missing

I clicked on the "Report a problem" link on the bottom of the map for that.

[Andronicus]

I just noticed when logging on today that goole maps has upgraded fo alberta I dont know about other parts of the world but I htink this is really cool!

I noticed that Stony Trail is now there. Yay!!!

[+northernpenguin]

Hmmm. Perhaps this could be useful for those little map inaccuracies we spot along the way - Google Map Maker (Edit the Google Map). Not sure it works in Canada yet though, I tried to draw in a street but it wouldn't take it.

[+GEO This]

I just noticed when logging on today that goole maps has upgraded fo alberta I dont know about other parts of the world but I htink this is really cool!

I noticed that Stony Trail is now there. Yay!!!

Stony Trail is not completely shown. Missing a big section as it ends/begins at Mcknight Blvd NE.

[Andronicus]

I just noticed when logging on today that goole maps has upgraded fo alberta I dont know about other parts of the world but I htink this is really cool!

I noticed that Stony Trail is now there. Yay!!!

Stony Trail is not completely shown. Missing a big section as it ends/begins at Mcknight Blvd NE.

I was only looking near my house near centre street. I guess we will have to wait another year or so.

[ertyu]

Don't forget, you can now use the 'Report a Problem' link to notify google about missing or inaccurate data or anything else.

 

So far the requests I've put in have been handled way quicker than requests to Navteq.

[+Juicepig]

I noticed that a cache I am working on might be considered a "drive-up" - even though the logging roads havent been used in 40 years. That might upset a few people, []

[+DENelson83]

It looks like Google is now using DMTI Spatial's data for maps in Canada. The data now looks almost the same as what I see on Garmin's Topo Canada v4 maps.