January 20, 2010
How did google maps get the street view for their maps?
I'm looking at the street view for an address I typed in on google maps, and it just baffles me to think that somebody went up and down the streets all around the US taking pictures every 25 ft. If it were just satellites taking the pictures, how did they get so detailed at the angle they are shown (like you are standing on the street looking) Anyone know the answer?
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They actually do drive around and take pictures every 25 ft or so. Its a vehicle with a camera mounted on top.
you just click on the blue zone that apeares on thr streets and the click street view or just drop the litter thing.
OMG! I just searched my address and it was clear pic of my house! Is this legal? I could see my yard guy cutting my grass and my car in the driveway!!!!!!
Yup, Shane is right. They really do drive around in a car with a camera mounted on top and take pictures of the neighborhood. My geek-savy husband read about it in a tech-blog just before they started doing it, and I have seen an job posting online for the driver. You should search for your house, it's amazing how much detail they have captured (a little scary, too!)