google map LOCATIONS, a mission to find "it" Options

[Terzin1]

ok, i thought it would be cool to start a thread using the google maps to find common attractions around the u.s. or world if it works for that too! Im currently trying to find Area 51. Ill post it when i find her! heres niagara, near where I go to school

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/Terzin1/niagara.bmp

for some reason it says i cant post the pic, but there is the link

This post has been edited by Terzin1: Apr 30, 2005 - 5:33 PM

[ghostdog]

area 51 is pretty easy to find. put in 'rachel, nevada' and scroll southwest a little bit

[lagos]

when u find it...all you have to do is click "link to this page" the copy the correct url it posts in your browser

[lagos]

btw, whats up with these huge crators

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=rachel,+neva...08647&t=k&hl=en

[ghostdog]

good call.

ok, the next landmark is the hollywood sign. who can find it

when u find it...all you have to do is click "link to this page" the copy the correct url it posts in your browser
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[gas65]

The Hollywood sign




http://maps.google.com/maps?q=hollywood+ca...07210&t=k&hl=en


Since it's Derby Time, find Churchill Downs.

This post has been edited by gas65: Apr 30, 2005 - 10:55 PM

[Anub1s]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Louisville,+...07693&t=k&hl=en
Find Kennicot Copper mine

This post has been edited by Anub1s: Apr 30, 2005 - 10:58 PM

[ghostdog]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=salt+lake+ci...17245&t=k&hl=en

grand canyon

[Terzin1]

those dont look like craters, more like mounds.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=48+degrees+n...08497&t=k&hl=en

Mt. Rushmore

This post has been edited by Terzin1: May 1, 2005 - 1:01 AM

[ghostdog]

we changed the game. you now have to find the person before's landmark and then you can post the next one. so ..

grand canyon

those dont look like craters, more like mounds.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=48+degrees+n...08497&t=k&hl=en

Mt. Rushmore
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[Anub1s]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=grand+canyon...23081&t=k&hl=en

Edit: Yankee Stadium

This post has been edited by Anub1s: May 1, 2005 - 2:31 AM

[ghostdog]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=yankee+stadi...07328&t=k&hl=en

devil's tower

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=grand+canyon...23081&t=k&hl=en

Edit: Yankee Stadium
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[gas65]

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=44.590706,-...07210&t=k&hl=en


Now find the Gateway Arch.

[ghostdog]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=st+louis&ll=...07328&t=k&hl=en

laguna seca

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=44.590706,-...07210&t=k&hl=en


Now find the Gateway Arch.
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[gas65]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Salinas,+CA&...57678&t=k&hl=en

Disney World

[Anub1s]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Walt+Disney+...15385&t=k&hl=en

Find the Luxor hotel in Las vegas.

[orvillescelica]

btw, whats up with these huge crators

in the early 1960s, nuclear wepons testing was banned above ground. So the US started testing their weapons underground. Needless to say, a large explosion underground creates a large sinkhole. Those giant craters are what you are seeing.

This post has been edited by orvillescelica: May 1, 2005 - 5:05 AM

[ghostdog]

this game is great. makes being up this late (early) almost worthwhile

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=las+vegas,+n...07328&t=k&hl=en

transamerica building

[CheesyLobster]

this game is great. makes being up this late (early) almost worthwhile

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=las+vegas,+n...07328&t=k&hl=en

transamerica building
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http://maps.google.com/maps?q=san+francisc...08079&t=k&hl=en

Cape Canaveral rocket launch site

This post has been edited by CheesyLobster: May 1, 2005 - 7:42 PM

[Terzin1]

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=28.403606,-...67978&t=k&hl=en

Indy 500

[Drocay]

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=28.403606,-...67978&t=k&hl=en

Independence Rock

[Terzin1]

hey, you didnt do the 500

[Drocay]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=afghanistan&...18046&t=k&hl=en

Independence Rock

[creis]

not findable, It in a non-photographed area. or atleast I think it is.

I'll throw out a harder one, Find "The Breakers" its there if you know what your looking for.

If that is to hard to figure out withough cheating, then find the "Gates" residence.

This post has been edited by creis: May 1, 2005 - 1:54 PM

[Anub1s]

Well I found Bill Gates address

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1835+73rd+Av...07693&t=k&hl=en

Now, Find the white house.

edit: found "The Breakers"

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Palm+Beach,+...07693&t=k&hl=en

This post has been edited by Anub1s: May 1, 2005 - 6:43 PM

[CheesyLobster]

I just figured out that went you find what you are looking for you need to click the "link to this page" button in order to get the true address.

edit: statue of liberty

This post has been edited by CheesyLobster: May 1, 2005 - 7:45 PM

[gas65]

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.897674,-...07210&t=k&hl=en


http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Liberty+Isla...06310&t=k&hl=en

Somebody find the Sears Tower

This post has been edited by gas65: May 1, 2005 - 8:15 PM

[Anub1s]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=233+SOUTH+WA...04860&t=k&hl=en

Find the really famous winding road in San Fransisco (can't remember the name of it)

[CheesyLobster]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=233+SOUTH+WA...04860&t=k&hl=en

Find the really famous winding road in San Fransisco (can't remember the name of it)
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http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1000+Lombard...08079&t=k&hl=en its hard to see here, but this is it.

Niagara falls

This post has been edited by CheesyLobster: May 2, 2005 - 3:54 AM

[Drocay]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Niagara+Fall...14305&t=k&hl=en

[Anub1s]

Dude pick a new one I'm bored at work and need something to do.

[gas65]

I'll do it for him.

Daytona International Speedway

And for having to wait all day an added bonus, find Big Bone Lick.

This post has been edited by gas65: May 2, 2005 - 7:01 PM

[Anub1s]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=PO+Box+2801....61541&t=k&hl=en

and I refuse to do the bonus.

Find the hoover dam.

[amysmojo]

Okay someone find DisneyLAND this time (not world) & the Statue of Liberty





oops too late hehe:

[playr158]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/srpl...rcdetriumph.bmp


l'arc de triumph paris france

[amysmojo]

Did anyone do this one yet? Space needle in Seattle...

[gas65]

Did anyone do this one yet? Space needle in Seattle...



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You make it to easy with the address listed in the pic.

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=47.620271,-...07210&t=k&hl=en

Now find Texas Stadium

[amysmojo]

You make it to easy with the address listed in the pic.

Now find Texas Stadium
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you dork...I wasnt askin you to find it LOL I was just posting that I had found it thats why I posted a pic of it hahaha

This post has been edited by amysmojo: May 3, 2005 - 4:07 PM

[Anub1s]

Texas Stadium:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2401+East+Ai...07693&t=k&hl=en

Now find Old Faithful.

[creis]

edit: found "The Breakers"

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Palm+Beach,+...07693&t=k&hl=en

RONG, your about 1500 miles off, try again. (think old reailroads.) wile yours was a good guess is is kinda right, it was not what I was going for.

remember:

its there if you know what your looking for.

its not an easy one.

[Batman722]

found the Breakers, well, the one I know

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=breakers&ll=...45325&t=k&hl=en

http://tickets.newportmansions.org/mansion.aspx?id=1000



my house

[CheesyLobster]

Texas Stadium:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2401+East+Ai...07693&t=k&hl=en

Now find Old Faithful.
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http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.43N,+110....08079&t=k&hl=en

That one was not at all easy...

6 flags magic mountain

[creis]

So close Batman722, you got the right house, but your still not there. If you live that close, how could you not know exactly what/where it is?

its right here: the big one in the center of the screen.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=breakers&ll=...45325&t=k&hl=en

I have been there, its a crazy big house, the tour is awsome if your into seeing that kinda thing.

This post has been edited by creis: May 4, 2005 - 2:26 AM

[gas65]

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.425445,-...07210&t=k&hl=en


Hoover Dam

[bojangles_8686]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Hoover+Dam+U...07703&t=k&hl=en

Mt Rushmore

[Puchi]

^sucks because they beat me to the Hoover Dam

Mt Rusmore (top left crappy pics)

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mt+rushmore&...84801&t=k&hl=en

now find Bass Lake in Minnesota (this should be tough)

This post has been edited by Puchi: May 5, 2005 - 12:08 PM

[bojangles_8686]

Muahahahaha, why dont you just be the first to find mt rushmore

[Puchi]

^ hah I did so there, now find my lake!

[bojangles_8686]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Bass+Lake&ll...27174&t=k&hl=en

The Vietnam Memorial Wall

[Puchi]

^ not even close, the lake I'm referring to is actually in a suburb of Minneapolis. This is bass lake http://maps.google.com/maps?q=plymouth,+mn...21200&t=k&hl=en , I'll find your damn memorial.

[Puchi]

The vietnam memorial in under 30 seconds, http://maps.google.com/maps?q=plymouth,+mn...21200&t=k&hl=en

now find The Alamo

[bojangles_8686]

Argh alright you got me. I guess there are two bass lakes in Minnesota?

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=29.425946,-...07703&t=k&hl=en

Theres The Alamo

Now find.......

Times Square

This post has been edited by bojangles_8686: May 5, 2005 - 12:28 PM

[Puchi]

There could be 200, the state has about 15,000 lakes. Although there isn't a bass lake anywhere near where you posted I am teh winnar!

This post has been edited by Puchi: May 5, 2005 - 12:28 PM

[Puchi]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=times+square...05300&t=k&hl=en

here's times square, really crappy pic. Now find......... the linthicum building on Towson University's campus, that's where I am now.

This post has been edited by Puchi: May 5, 2005 - 12:44 PM

[Terzin1]

the lithicum building? who wants to see that shiot? try finding Dr. Dres house in Compton.

[ghostdog]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=towson,+mary...07328&t=k&hl=en

the lithicum building?  who wants to see that shiot?  try finding Dr. Dres house in Compton.
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[creis]

crator lake anyone?