In all, Google Maps offers some unique layers. The use cases for these layers are pretty widespread, as not only do they pertain to generic traffic, but also public safety.

Google Maps: Different types of map details Map details are the information that can be used as a layer over any type of map. These details are offered in the form of real-time information and ...

By default, any Google Maps user can add a landmark, shop, business, hotel, etc., on the map. When another user searches for a direction, Google Maps shows the route as usual.

Google is adding new features to Data Layers in its JavaScript Maps API, which will allow developers to build a new breed of interactive apps that collect geographical data input from users.

The search experience in Google Maps could be significantly improved with a new Google technology that allows users to create special layers out of performed queries. In other words, every single ...

Tourism New Zealand has provided information for the “100% Pure New Zealand” layer, which graphically illustrates visitor centres, points of interest and bubbles on Google Earth.

Google today announced an update to Google Maps that will bring a new COVID-19 layer to the service to help you better understand the number of cases in a given area.

If you are using Google Maps on your mobile you can see the layer choices in the app by clicking the icon to the upper right above the compass - it looks like one square of paper on top of another ...

Google Maps adds weather layer Save Create your free profile or log in to save this article Aug. 18, 2011, 2:44 PM PDT By Suzanne Choney ...

January 14, 2009 Adam Pash Google adds transit layers to Google Maps today, helping the money-saving commuter crowd find their way around a handful of supported cities across the globe.