Google Earth Winni Maps updated

SteveA · 06-20-2010, 06:10 AM

I check every once in a while to see if Google Earth has updated their satellite photos of the lake. (Most of the stuff was from 2005,06)

Just checked this AM and was pleased to see that the current image for Lake Shore Park is now a shot that is less than a year old. July 5th, 2009.

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Fun to look at sites around the lake from space! The zoom feature will let you a pretty clear view all the way down to about 3,000'.

They also have added many more "street shots" to the maps around the lake.There are also tons of pictures people have posted and marked from all over the lake. Fun Stuff.

LadyJane · 06-20-2010, 08:33 AM

I love Google Earth !! and if you go to Google, maps, you can drag the little icon of the man ( he's on the zoom in / zoom out bar ) over to any area and see a 360 degree photo of the area right at street level. I was doing that yesterday, dragging that little guy down rte. 25 from Meredith past Moultonborough.

Grant · 06-20-2010, 10:58 AM

Stupid question: How do you determine the date of a particular shot? I notice that when you view the are between Melvin Bay and 20 Mile Bay, you can now tell that the western side of the shot has been renewed, while the eastern side is older. The water is reflecting light differently, and the shadows are bolder on the "new" side.

Slickcraft · 06-20-2010, 11:22 AM

As I scroll around the local area, the imagery date in the lower left always shows July 5, 2009. I do know that the imagery is stitched together from multiple satellite passes so there is often an apparent boundary in lighting or cloud cover.

If you zoom out a little and move around the state you will see distinct boundaries and different dates.

jrc · 06-20-2010, 06:27 PM

I wish Bing would get "birdseye" imaging of the lake. My town has it and I can almost see in my windows

gravy boat · 06-20-2010, 08:34 PM

I checked it out a few months ago and did the street view...it had not been available prior. However, I noticed that this time there was an avail shot to 360 degrees...noticed the leaves were orange and yellow. When zoomed in noticed the 2008 McCain/Palin sign....so was taken October prior to election day.

SteveA · 06-20-2010, 08:48 PM

Cool little site. Type in one "location", see the results from Google and Bing side by side.

http://www.jonasson.org/maps/

jrc · 06-21-2010, 06:12 AM

Thanks for cool site. This link clearly shows the relative ages of the images. They lengthened the runway in Laconia a few years ago.

BTW take a look at how they rerouted the wetlands, do you think a private landholder could do that?

http://www.jonasson.org/maps/?lat=43...497650146&z=16

jayp603 · 06-21-2010, 06:58 AM

it would be cool if there were a nav aid layer..

chmeeee · 06-25-2010, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

Stupid question: How do you determine the date of a particular shot? I notice that when you view the are between Melvin Bay and 20 Mile Bay, you can now tell that the western side of the shot has been renewed, while the eastern side is older. The water is reflecting light differently, and the shadows are bolder on the "new" side.

If you're in Google Earth, you can click the little clock at the top and get a slider bar that allows you to switch between older and newer imagery. That will give you the date that the current photo was taken on, plus it's cool to see before/after shots as more stuff gets built.

06-20-2010, 06:10 AM	#1
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Google Earth Winni Maps updated I check every once in a while to see if Google Earth has updated their satellite photos of the lake. (Most of the stuff was from 2005,06) Just checked this AM and was pleased to see that the current image for Lake Shore Park is now a shot that is less than a year old. July 5th, 2009. Fun to look at sites around the lake from space! The zoom feature will let you a pretty clear view all the way down to about 3,000'. They also have added many more "street shots" to the maps around the lake.There are also tons of pictures people have posted and marked from all over the lake. Fun Stuff. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

06-20-2010, 08:33 AM	#2
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Google maps I love Google Earth !! and if you go to Google, maps, you can drag the little icon of the man ( he's on the zoom in / zoom out bar ) over to any area and see a 360 degree photo of the area right at street level. I was doing that yesterday, dragging that little guy down rte. 25 from Meredith past Moultonborough.

06-20-2010, 10:58 AM	#3
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 375 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	Stupid question: How do you determine the date of a particular shot? I notice that when you view the are between Melvin Bay and 20 Mile Bay, you can now tell that the western side of the shot has been renewed, while the eastern side is older. The water is reflecting light differently, and the shadows are bolder on the "new" side. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

06-20-2010, 08:34 PM	#6
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 591 Thanks: 597 Thanked 202 Times in 101 Posts	Google Earth I checked it out a few months ago and did the street view...it had not been available prior. However, I noticed that this time there was an avail shot to 360 degrees...noticed the leaves were orange and yellow. When zoomed in noticed the 2008 McCain/Palin sign....so was taken October prior to election day.

06-20-2010, 08:48 PM	#7
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Want to compare Google Maps and Bing Maps? Cool little site. Type in one "location", see the results from Google and Bing side by side. http://www.jonasson.org/maps/ __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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06-20-2010, 11:22 AM	#4
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,309 Thanks: 1,227 Thanked 2,098 Times in 957 Posts	As I scroll around the local area, the imagery date in the lower left always shows July 5, 2009. I do know that the imagery is stitched together from multiple satellite passes so there is often an apparent boundary in lighting or cloud cover. If you zoom out a little and move around the state you will see distinct boundaries and different dates.

06-20-2010, 06:27 PM	#5
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I wish Bing would get "birdseye" imaging of the lake. My town has it and I can almost see in my windows

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06-21-2010, 06:12 AM	#8
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Thanks for cool site. This link clearly shows the relative ages of the images. They lengthened the runway in Laconia a few years ago. BTW take a look at how they rerouted the wetlands, do you think a private landholder could do that? http://www.jonasson.org/maps/?lat=43...497650146&z=16

06-21-2010, 06:58 AM	#9
jayp603 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 50 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	layers it would be cool if there were a nav aid layer..

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