Google launches atlas charting everything from the Civil War to Biblical landmarks to Earth by night

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Google’s Maps Gallery works like an interactive, digital atlas where anyone can search for and find maps

Collections can be seen on Google Earth and feature historic city plans, deforestation changes and battles

The project was set up to let organisations, publishers, governments and more make their maps available online

Each map is laid on top of Google maps and comes with a description, as well as the option to buy print copies

The majority also come with a transparency slider that lets users see exactly how the old map relates to the new

The National Geographic maps have their own section within the Gallery and feature wall maps, reference maps, as well as other maps especially created by National Geographic for its magazine or supplements

Other maps featured were created by Nasa, World Bank Group and the United States Geological Survey 

 

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