How to View Google Maps History: Go Back 10 Years with Street View

Learn how to access Google Maps history and view locations from up to 10 years ago using Street View and a timeline slider.

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To go back 10 years on Google Maps: Open Google Maps and enter Street View by dragging the yellow Pegman onto the map. Click on the clock icon in the top-left corner of the Street View image. A timeline slider will appear, allowing you to select a specific date up to 10 years back, if available for that location.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I go back further than 10 years on Google Maps? No, Google Maps currently allows users to view images from up to 10 years ago, depending on availability for the specific location.
  2. How accurate are Google Maps historical images? The accuracy of historical images on Google Maps can vary; they are updated periodically and may not represent every update made in a specific area.
  3. What if there are no historical images for my location? If there are no historical images for your location, it means Google hasn't captured that area for the available years in Street View.

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