[ale] [OT] Google Maps Question

[Lightner, Jeff]

That comes from Russian ballistic missile targeting coordinates.  :p

Seriously though I’m not an expert in geolocation stuff I do know people do their own geolocation based on what makes sense to them (e.g we do it for our delivery routes).  I’m wondering if maybe Google did it based on something similar (e.g. the trip their ground level picture taking van made in one day)?

From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of John Pilman
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:10 AM
To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
Subject: [ale] [OT] Google Maps Question


On Google maps, there is a grey colored that encompasses my house. It is a large area that can easily be recognized if you look at the Cobb County - Cherokee County line. The area is bounded on the south by I-75, Chastain Rd and I-575. The northwest boundary does not coincide with any road.

As far as I can tell the area does not match any municipal or county limits.  It is not a flood plane, military base or national park.  The shading does not match patterns on Yahoo maps or Mapquest.

I have asked a few people and done some web searching, but I still don't know why that area is shaded.  Perhaps someone here has an idea.  I am not above being told how to google better :-)


...John
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