Google Maps
Satellite navigation app
Google Maps is a digital mapping service that provides directions, satellite imagery, street views, and real-time traffic information.
It has become the default way many people navigate: Just Google Maps it.
The service functions as both noun and verb—you can check Google Maps or Google Maps your way somewhere.
Beyond navigation, it's used to explore places virtually, scout neighborhoods, or settle arguments about distance.
Satellite-based location technology
- turn-by-turnSequential directional guidance
- routePath from A to B
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
- wayfindingNavigating through physical spaces
destination · rerouting · ETA · traffic · detour · compass · guidance · driving
Revealing your position digitally
- live locationContinuously updated position data
- pinPointed metal fastener
- sharePortion given out
- embedFix within surrounding material
link · send · coordinate · meet up · friends · family · real-time tracking · lists
Place serving meals
- hotelCommercial lodging establishment
- gas stationRetail fuel vendor
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
search · nearby · reviews · ratings · photos · hours · business · bar
Extent of surface
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- cityLarge populated area
- regionIndefinite bounded area
- districtBounded administrative area
postal code · nearby · locale · community · suburb · downtown · village · municipality
Large passenger vehicle
- subwayUnderground transit passage
- metroUrban rail transit
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- tramUrban rail vehicle
ferry · schedule · departure · arrival · transfer · station · stop · line
Elevated, or signal-catcher
- imageryVivid descriptive language
- satellite viewPhotography from orbit
- terrainLand's physical features
- earthSoil or electrical grounding
zoom · bird's-eye · globe · topography · hybrid · landform · coastline · urban
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- 360Full circular measure
- imageryVivid descriptive language
- virtual tourRemote visual exploration experience
- exploreTravel to discover
coverage · photosphere · storefront · neighborhood · walkthrough · immersive · street photography
GPS
Satellite-based location technology
- turn-by-turnSequential directional guidance
- routePath from A to B
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
wayfinding · destination · rerouting · ETA · traffic · detour · compass · guidance · driving · walking
location sharing
Revealing your position digitally
- live locationContinuously updated position data
- pinPointed metal fastener
- sharePortion given out
embed · link · send · coordinate · meet up · friends · family · real-time tracking · lists · collaborate
restaurant
Place serving meals
- hotelCommercial lodging establishment
- gas stationRetail fuel vendor
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
pharmacy · search · nearby · reviews · ratings · photos · hours · business · bar · hospital
area
Extent of surface
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- cityLarge populated area
- regionIndefinite bounded area
district · postal code · nearby · locale · community · suburb · downtown · village · municipality · borough
bus
Large passenger vehicle
tram · ferry · schedule · departure · arrival · transfer · station · stop · line · commute
aerial
Elevated, or signal-catcher
- imageryVivid descriptive language
- satellite viewPhotography from orbit
- terrainLand's physical features
earth · zoom · bird's-eye · globe · topography · hybrid · landform · coastline · urban · rural
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- 360Full circular measure
- imageryVivid descriptive language
- virtual tourRemote visual exploration experience
explore · coverage · photosphere · storefront · neighborhood · walkthrough · immersive · street photography
- appsapps, browser, software, calculator, calendar
- geography topicsGIS, GPS, cartography, geolocation, remote sensing
- Mappingcompass rose, GPS, latitude, longitude, north
- Geography Resourcesatlas, atlases, globe, globes, compass
- GooglePageRank, search algorithm, web crawler, search results, search query
- Google ProductsAndroid, Gmail, YouTube, AdWords, Analytics
Google Mapsdead reckoning
Position-tracking via estimated motion
celestial navigation · intuition · sense of direction · getting lost · mental map
Google Mapsterra incognita
Unexplored or unknown region
uncharted territory · the unknown · no signal · off the grid · here be dragons
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