Chapter 29. How Map Sites Work
Need to find driving directions from Cincinnati to Seattle? Looking for Afghani restaurants in Cambridge, Massachusetts? Want to get a detailed a map of Lubbock, Texas?
All that, and more, are available on mapping sites on the Internet. There are a number of mapping websites you can visit, but the two most popular are MapQuest and Google Maps. MapQuest is the older and more established of the two, and the more targeted as well. It serves up maps and directions, but not much else. Google Maps, on the other hand, lets you also find local information on the maps you’re looking at, such as nearby restaurants, ...
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