Maps #31: Have Map, Will Travel

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This map created in Google Maps shows many of the places important to me as I was growing up in Blue Island, Illinois. This type of map could be very helpful in putting together genealogy materials for a family history.

Google Maps is incredibly powerful. It is hard to imagine being able to see satellite views of almost everywhere and being able to collaboratively edit maps. The street view blows me away.

I wish it was a little easier to use. I got stuck in quite a few places, and kept generating errors in ways I couldn't understand. I expect this will improve in time.