How to View Historical Google Maps Imagery Using Street View
Discover how to access and explore Google Maps Street View from previous years with historical imagery and time slider features.
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To look at Google Maps from years ago, use the Street View feature. On your computer, open Google Maps, click on a street that has a pegman (street view icon), then look for a clock icon in the top-left corner indicating historical imagery. Click on it, and a slider will appear, letting you select and view imagery from different years. This feature enables you to explore how places have changed over time.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I see how a location looked years ago on Google Maps? Yes, by using the Street View feature and the historical imagery clock icon, you can view past images of a location on Google Maps.
- How do I access the time slider in Google Maps Street View? Open Google Maps on your computer, click on a Street View-enabled street, then click the clock icon in the top-left corner to open the time slider and select different years.
- Is the historical imagery feature available on mobile devices? Currently, the historical imagery time slider in Google Maps Street View is primarily available on desktop computers.