The contour lines and elevation markings in Google Maps can be hard to understand. If you're trying to get a sense of how ...

Here’s how to find elevation on Google Maps when it’s accessible. QUICK ANSWER. To see elevation in Google Maps: Select Layers and choose Terrain from the pop-up menu.

Note that Google Maps does not report elevation for all areas — only naturally mountainous land will have an elevation option. How to find elevation on Google Maps in a web browser. 1.