

Clicking the date button reveals the fruit tree orchards that used to inhabit that very location. Google made a big announcement yesterday about the addition of timelapse imagery to the web version of Google Earth. For instance, when I zoom in on the headquarters of a certain company with a fruit namesake nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Google Earth suggests imagery from 1948. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while others (generally earlier period maps) reveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Clicking it enables historical imagery and takes you back to the year you selected. So now, when you zoom in on a location in our latest version of Google Earth, the button will appear highlighting specific years.

In addition to streamlining the timeline interface, we’ve added a date button to the status bar to notify you of past imagery that you might be interested in exploring. This wikiHow will show you how to change the date on a location on Google Maps so you can go back in time. With Google Earth 6, we’ve made it easier than ever to discover historical imagery. Historical imagery is one of the most powerful features of Google Earth, enabling you to go back in time and browse the visual historical record of our planet - from the evolution and rise of developing communities to the destruction caused by hurricanes, earthquakes and fires.
