Google Maps is an incredibly useful tool. It allows you to explore the world virtually, providing an easy way to navigate through unfamiliar places and find directions to your destination. However, did you know that you can also use Google Maps to travel back in time?
That’s right, with Google Maps, you can see how a location has changed over the years. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to change the date in Google Maps, step-by-step.
To get started, open up Google Maps and pick a location. For demonstration purposes, we’ll head off to Savannah, Georgia. Once you’ve selected your location, use the little guy in the bottom right corner to drop him on the street view.
The key to time travel in Google Maps is the clock icon. If you do not see the clock icon, there is no older time to go back. However, if you see it, click on it. From there, you can go back to a variety of dates, depending on the location and the available imagery.
Once you’ve selected a date, you’ll be able to see the differences in the location from that time to the present day. This feature is excellent for seeing how a city or town has changed over the years, and it’s a great way to explore the history of a location.
To leave the time travel feature, simply close it out or leave yourself at the last known date by closing with the “x” in the corner. Keep in mind that the availability of the clock icon varies by location, so not all areas will have this feature.
In conclusion, changing the date in Google Maps is an easy and fun way to explore the history of a location. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about how a place has changed over time, this feature is well worth checking out. So why not give it a try and see how your favorite location has evolved over the years?