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Old 03 August 2005, 09:16   #1
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Google Maps

Apologies to those that have already seen/used this - but I think its very good

http://maps.google.com/

put in your postcode or place to your destination - and click search

quick and easy
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It was mentioned back in April actually! http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9529

I use it a bit, but I have found that the mapping isn't all that good in practice. The problem is that to see the street names you have to zoom in so far that you only cover a very small area. Zoom out to a useful size and the detail goes.

I still use MultiMap for street level mapping, and AutoRoute for route planning.

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another good un,

http://www.rac.co.uk/ - route planner
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If you want some real mapping fun, try

http://earth.google.com/
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