New Terrain Layer in Google Maps

For all you pilots or kite fliers out there, if you've missed Google Maps has a new Terrain Layer.

The Terrain Lay adds elevation data to the map, and its not just limited to mountains it also has elevations of major buildings, so you'll not only miss Pikes Peak but the Sears Tower as well. Pretty useful, if you going to do any flying, take a look at the article by the Google Operating System - New Terrain Layer in Google Maps:

There's a new tab in Google Maps: "terrain". The view combines street maps with visual information about terrains. Elevation data is not limited to geographic features like mountains, but it's also displayed for buildings.

The satellite view adds data from the hybrid view (street names, city names, roads), but you have the option to hide it.

Sphere: Related Content