Google Maps

Google Maps 

Labs is a testing ground for experimental features that aren't quite ready for primetime. They may change, break or disappear at any time.

If such a feature breaks, and you're having trouble loading Maps, use this escape hatch: /maps?ftr=0.

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  Distance Measurement Tool

  Adam S, Andrey S, James M, Seth L

  Measure the distance of a path on the Earth
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  Show Me Here!

  Cornelius Q

  Adds an option to the context menu that lets you zoom directly to the maximum zoom level at the point under the cursor.
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  Drag 'n' Zoom

  Dave D

  Zooming in on a specific part of the map is now fast and easy. Simply click the Drag 'n' Zoom button, draw a box on the map and zoom! You're there!
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  Back to Beta

  David S

  Google Mail isn't the only one that can enjoy a BETA tag.
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  LatLng Tool Tip

  Marcelo C

  Displays a tooltip next to the mouse cursor showing the latlng directly underneath it. Press SHIFT to activate the tooltip.
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  LatLng Marker

  Marcelo C

  Adds an option to the context menu that lets you drop a mini-marker showing the latlng of the position at which the cursor was pointing when the context menu was evoked
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  Smart Zoom

  Jez F

  Ever zoom in too far and get the message "We don't have imagery at this zoom level"? Ensure that you don't see it again, with Smart Zoom, which will check in advance what imagery exists and ensure that you can't zoom in beyond it.