Whether you're planning you next hike or wondering how hilly your next road trip will be, you can find elevations in Google ...

An often overlooked feature of Google Earth, elevation profiles were first introduced in version 5.2. The feature is easy to use, all you need is a path selected in your ‘My Places’ then go to ...

If you've ever wondered what the elevation of your location is, you can find out with Google Maps on both desktop and mobile.

The recently released Google Earth 5.2 makes this feature even better by adding other views like elevation and speed, as well as statistics like your average elevation, slope, and speed over the ...

Obtaining Elevation Profiles with Google Earth Aug 1, 2013 5:00 AM, By Doug Irwin, CPBE DRB AMD Have you put Google Earth (G-E) on your computer yet? I have been using it for a while now, and I’ve ...

When planning a hike or sightseeing excursion, it's always a good idea to see the altitude. Here's how to find elevation on Google Maps.

We mentioned in our post on simulating lakes that Google Earth’s elevation data is often very inaccurate in mountainous areas. When looking around the 3D imagery of Rio de Janeiro, where the ...

That software kit provides elevation data for all locations on the surface of the Earth, Google says, including depths on the ocean floor.

Since its purchase by Google in 2004, the Google Earth program continues to evolve and offer a range of high and low-resolution imagery, digital elevation models, 3D building models and other tools.

Type “77 Massachusetts Avenue 02139” into Google Earth, and you’ll see MIT’s Great Dome in all its glory. Click a button to zoom out, and soon you’ll see the state capitol, the ...