Monday, February 14, 2011

Google Earth

I have been experimenting with Google Earth, a function of Google Maps.  These views show my home site on Lake Esau — shots clearly taken before construction started and in warmer weather than we're enjoying at the moment.  The "A" pin marks the approximate location of my house.  I say "approximate" because when I put in the exact street address (both here and on my GPS unit) the resulting location is about a quarter-mile north of my lot.  Go figure.

Lake Esau, between Grand Lake and Lake Huron,
with the limestone quarry to the south.
Zooming in.  Floyd and Shari, my nearest neighbors, are
that little opening in the trees at bottom center.
A Google Earth view, at 45 degrees rather than straight down.
Camp Chickagami is located north of my house site.
Have you looked for your own home on Maps?  Just go to Google Maps, type in your address, and see what pops up.  For members of St. John's, Grand Haven, note the following photos, and in particular the inverted "Y" shaped building.  You can use Maps to explore the European city you'll visit on vacation, or search for a new restaurant in Chicago.  Try Street View too, if it's available.

St. John's, Grand Haven, in satellite view, at center left.
St. John's in Earth View.
Have fun! •••

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