Google Maps is a wonderful tool filled with interesting details about locations around the world, and one of the most useful ...

This is the second installment of a two-part series about the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission. Read part one here. Elevation ...

You can turn on elevation contour lines, which is something Google and Apple Maps don't offer. You will see the elevation change outlined when you ask for directions, which includes total up and ...

If you see your reflection in the snow covered hills, it might be time to check out a new map from the United States Geological Survey. The map reveals that a surprisingly large part of the country is ...

AccuWeather is forecasting vibrant fall foliage in parts of the Northeast but especially the Midwest. Pastelok says the ...

Beginning today, users can discover hikes in U.S. national parks, create custom walking routes, save favorite spots to a new ...

He made good on that promise this week with the release of the first set of maps, called Arctic digital elevation models or ArcticDEMs, created through the National Science Foundation and National ...

After selecting the route, Maps will pull it up on your map. If you're near the start of your route, tap Go and your iPhone ...

The U.S. Geological Survey has developed a new nationwide landslide susceptibility map, showing that nearly half the country ...

Flood maps issued by FEMA go into effect Dec. 20, and according to the agency 5,000 properties have gone from low/medium ...

Measuring altitude using your phone has become increasingly accurate and convenient, thanks to advancements in smartphone technology and the integration of ...

Google Maps allows you to easily check elevation metrics, making it easier to plan hikes and walks. You can find elevation ...