How To Search A Specific Area In Google Maps

Find places in a specific area

1. On your computer, open Google Maps.
2. Search for a place.
3. Press Enter or click Search .
4. Click Nearby .
5. Enter the kind of places you want to search, like hotels or airports .
6. Press Enter or click Search. . ...
7. To go back to your original search result, click the X .

1. Can you outline an area on Google Maps?
2. How do I follow locals on Google Maps?
3. How do I mark a place on Google Maps?
4. What is the red outline on Google Maps?
5. How do I track someone on Google Maps without them knowing?
6. Can you follow someone on Google Maps?
7. How do you follow someone on Google?
8. Can you look at old Google Maps?
9. What map has street view?
10. Can you go back in time on Google Maps?

Can you outline an area on Google Maps?

In addition to standard placemarks and lines, you can also outline areas in your custom map. The shapes tool in Google Maps allows you to draw an outline around an area. After you've outlined the area, the entire outlined area is shown in a different color on your map.

How do I follow locals on Google Maps?

Follow a Maps contributor or verified account

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. Tap Updates. For you.
3. Scroll to “Recommended people” and tap Follow.

How do I mark a place on Google Maps?

Get to Street View in Google Maps

1. Open the Google Maps app .
2. Search for a place or drop a pin on the map. ...
3. At the bottom, tap the place name or address.
4. Scroll down and select the photo labeled "Street View" or select the thumbnail with a Street View icon .
5. When you're done, go to the top left and tap Back .

What is the red outline on Google Maps?

According to the Google Maps site, the colored lines representing traffic conditions on major highways refer to the speed at which one can travel on that road. The dreaded red lines mean highway traffic is moving at less than 25 miles per hour and could indicate an accident or congestion on that route.

How do I track someone on Google Maps without them knowing?

Hide someone's location

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app​ .
2. On the map, tap their icon.
3. At the bottom, tap More .
4. Tap Hide from map.

Can you follow someone on Google Maps?

Google Maps now allows users to follow each other on the app. Google Maps users who have shared photos, reviews or lists have their own profile page now, highlighting all their activities. The profiles also feature a dedicated Follow button, allowing users to follow any profile they like.

How do you follow someone on Google?

Find people.

Open the profile of the person you want to follow. You can also search for their name, or click their photo next to a comment or post they've made. Click Follow.

Can you look at old Google Maps?

Although Google Earth displays current imagery automatically, you can also see how images have changed over time and view past versions of a map. Just go to Google Earth and enter a location in the search bar. Click on view and then on 'Historical Imagery' to see the image you want for a particular time.

What map has street view?

You can use Street View in Google Maps, the Street View gallery, or the Street View app. Discover where Street View is available.

Can you go back in time on Google Maps?

To change the length of time, drag the range marker to the right or left. To make the time range earlier or later, drag the time slider to the right or left. The range marker moves with the time slider so that the time range shown remains the same.