

For larger-area basemaps, satellite imagery providers make more sense: and Australia and has a very simple user interface available through any web browser. For high-resolution aerial imagery, NearMap orthographics provide great coverage in the U.S. Rather than license imagery from Google that they’re, in turn, licensing from imagery providers, it usually makes more sense to go directly to the source. Google’s Maps API is notoriously stingy in this regard, with its terms of service even limiting your right to display content derived from Google imagery on a map that isn’t also provided by Google. tracing building footprints or other cartographic features), you should consider a paid option that allows for derivative works to be produced. If you’re considering deriving a commercial product from the imagery you’re browsing (e.g. But it offers an important distinction: a better set of Layers.Some other great sources of non-commercial, non-downloadable imagery are:

This is because both have the satellite layer. Google Earth and its satellite imagery may look the same compared to Google Maps.It also keeps this information synced across all your devices.

Google Maps allows you to find and share directions and explore your locality with a fine-toothed comb.
