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.

Google has quietly added elevation data to bike routes in its Maps service, providing better intel for intrepid cyclists. The feature, which launched Friday, seems to work for much of the U.S. and ...