: http://maps.google.com

Google stunned the Internet with their quite dramatic map service in early 2005. What distinguishes this map service from others, such as MapQuest, are a number of simple yet critical aspects:

* '''Searchable.''' Google has long since understood addresses on websites; search for things in the normal Google fashion and Google Maps will tell you where it is. e.g. Map:"kart racing, Toronto, ON"

* '''Scripted.''' The user interface is dynamic; you can scroll around and zoom without having to reload the page.

* '''Legibility.''' Map text is very clear and easy to read.

* '''Satellite images.''' Google has merged their survey maps with satellite images acquired from KeyHole.

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You can link to Google Maps with the <nowiki>Map:""</nowiki> command:

* Map:"24 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON" links to the Prime Minister of Canada's residence.
* Map:"JFK Airport" links to JFK Airport in New York.
* Map:"Go Kart Racing, Toronto, ON" will show you a number of go kart racing sites in Toronto.

It's interesting to compare the street & satellite maps;
* Map:"Findlay Dr, Niagara Falls, New York"
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.078916,-79.075856&spn=0.007939,0.007607&t=k&hl=en Falls].

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