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> The path ended with a gate, looking nothing like what Google was telling me the path should. Really? Did you look at the satellite or street view? The regul
by prmoustache 2y ago
> The path ended with a gate, looking nothing like what Google was telling me the path should.
Really? Did you look at the satellite or street view?
The regular map view only shows roads the way they are classified by the local administrations. If a dirt path is considered the same as a small rural road in that country, it will be shown the same. However you will see it if you take the time to check satellite view. Also, if there is no street view available, it also means that the operator of a google car choosed not going there so that gives you an indication. I guess they could use that information but do not because street view do not operate universally the same way or the frequency they visit most places is not high enough to be reliable.
- defrost 2y ago> Also, if there is no street view available, it also means that the operator of a google car choosed not going there If there is StreetView available though it doesn't mean a route is driveable. https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/the-track-now-on-google-street-view/ https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/the-track-now-on-google-st...
- prmoustache 2y agoBut you can actually see it.
- jszymborski 2y agoI was using neither street view nor satellite, just the road map directions (I was walking, so using the walking directions). Judging by the overgrowth and fallen vegetation, I would guess the road fell out of use, was fenced off for safety, and the map wasn't updated.