How to find elevation on Google Maps The secret to finding elevation information in Google Maps is knowing how mapmakers think about elevation. The most common map type in modern times is a street ...

Are you interested in discovering how high your destination is above sea level? Here's how you can do that on Google Maps on Android, iPhone, and in a browser.

Using Google Maps Google Maps can also provide elevation data: Open Google Maps: Launch the Google Maps app. View Location Details: Search for a location or use your current location.

Google Maps also offers elevation information based on topographical maps. The United States Geologic Survey (USGS) offers a free topoBuilder tool that displays extensive information on detailed maps.

A cool free tool creates a heat map of your Google Maps movement data in no time at all. You can immediately see where you spend most of your time and where you rarely go.