14 DAY TRIAL // Google Maps is one of the services provided by the search giant that allows you to view satellite maps or other imagery from all around the world using a simple web based interface. Although Google owns one more similar application, Google Earth ? a downloadable tool that provides almost the same functions as Google Maps, the company is continuously updating the two products to attract even more users and popularity.
At this time, both map services are representing the most powerful rivals for Microsoft's Virtual Earth, a similar application that helps you view maps and satellite photos with locations in the entire world. The search giant updated Google Maps yesterday by adding new details to display in the photos such as numerous buildings and subway stations for certain US locations.
It seems like the service provided by the search giant is not as accurate as it is known because Metroblogging, a blog created especially to announce new events in the area, posted a message to publish interesting information provided by Google Maps. The product displays incorrect information for the White House, sustaining it displays the Pentagon.
?This was supposed to be the post where I excitedly announce that Google Maps has added Metro stops and building outlines for DC. I was all prepared to find some nice, prominent spot in DC to show off the new feature, like maybe the White House and McPherson/Farragut Square area or something, but I entered the zip code wrong, putting in "20050" instead of "20500," and got this (image). If you look closely, Google Maps has a big balloon saying "PENTAGON" pointed squarely at The Ellipse. So yeah, close, but no cigar -- I give Google Maps a C+ for Geography and a D- for Geometry,' Metroblogging sustained in a blog post.