thanks for the info, Jeremy --
 
 
Vicki Wright
FMCSA AZ Division
602.379.6851 x302
-----Original Message-----
From: az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of Jared Ross
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 11:23 AM
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] GOOGLE MAP

For those who don't occassionally visit the forums...

Jeremy Wrote:

"In the continuation of our Google Earth features we have integrated Google Maps with Geocaching.com.

First, the usual map you see on the cache pages has been replaced by a Google map. Google has been improving their maps over time so expect to see more improved maps outside the US as they build their library. Recently many areas in Europe have been enjoying their improved maps.

When you click on the pin on the map, however, the best Google Map functionality can be found. It should be relatively intuitive but you can drag the map around which will automatically refresh the pins on the page for the caches in the area. So we don't tax the servers too much we only show a maximum of 150 caches when you zoom out too far. However dragging the map around can be very productive in your search.

The other feature is just for premium members. You can now select a bookmark list from the top of the page and click the book beside each cache to add or remove it from your bookmark list. The response should be pretty quick and rewarding for those planning out their day of caching.

We hope you enjoy the new features. If you wish to discuss this further I have started a new forum topic to post questions and comments."

From http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=131633


Jared of AZBliss02

"Wright, Vicki" <vicki.wright@fmcsa.dot.gov> wrote:
this is brand new this morniing -- I was looking for caches in the Denver area for next week and was printing the MapQuest maps, then went back to one in Phoenix, and there was the google...yeah!
 
 
Vicki Wright
FMCSA AZ Division
602.379.6851 x302
-----Original Message-----
From: az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of Creepin' Jeepers - Geocaching 7/01
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 9:32 AM
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] GOOGLE MAP

Great! Never noticed; must be new in the last few days. Now they need to use Google for multiple points on the "Map It" option. Which they did, I just noticed--a Google beta!
 
Wow, big improvement.
----- Original Message -----
From: Wright, Vicki
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 9:22 AM
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] GOOGLE MAP

Hey all, for those of us who are still in analog mode and like to print
out hard copies of cache pages, I just noticed the map on the pages is a
google map that shows EXACTLY where you're going, no need to click and
go to MapQuest.  Cool!

Azvicki.

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