Yesterday we showed you a map of the maximum available zoom level found in Google Maps. If you don’t already have it, download this KML file to view it in Google Earth.

Google will zoom in and out on the map as if you were pinching, but it's much easier to pull off with only one hand. This works on iOS and Android. Check out the video above for a quick demo.

Google Maps API Maximum Zoom – Part 5: A detailed look – the Americas As we have mentioned before, the maximum zoom available in Google Maps varies between 7 and 22.

Google expert Philipp Lenssen details how to manipulate Google Maps URLs to zoom in close enough to see an individual camel in the middle of Africa.

Zoom in even closer and you can see some of the incredible details Google threw in its Mars maps. Who knew all of these various craters and areas were already claimed?

How to Insert a Google Map Into Microsoft Word. Google Maps can help your business generate detailed customized maps for free right from your browser. You can create online maps and share links to ...