The contour lines and elevation markings in Google Maps can be hard to understand. If you're trying to get a sense of how steep the incline of a trail is before hiking it, the 3D view can help.

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.

There are some major updates to Google Maps, Street View, and Google Earth to know about – and the new and upgraded features should prove helpful in all kinds of ways for users of Google's ...