Matthew at Unspelled has passed along some very important information: Google Maps and Google Earth now have Springfield in stunning, high-resolution detail.
I guess that means we in Tha Patch are big-time now.
Actually, it doesn’t mean that at all. But it is cool that I can waste precious time in stunning high-res (publishing jargon, for those not in the know. I use it only to make myself feel important.) detail. I’ve checked out my house, my high school, the state Capitol (old and new), my place of employment and the home of our dearly departed Triple-A (then Single-A) Cardinals minor-league affiliate.
If you haven’t fiddled with Google Earth, I highly recommend it. It’s a wonderful way to waste time. It’s enabled me to visit every MLB ballpark from the comfort of my own home, as well as retrace my steps from the time I spent in London and learn where the frig Macau is.
And if you haven’t read it, Unspelled also is worth a visit. It’s a well-written, Springfield-focused blog with a soft spot for the slightly absurd. Matt, you do good work; keep it up.
June 26, 2006 at 1:27 am
They finally did this? Awesome. Now when I’m trying to prove to people that Springfield has the most phallic skyline in the country I can do it.
June 26, 2006 at 1:30 am
Yup. I’ve seen it, too.
June 26, 2006 at 7:53 am
When I looked at my mom’s house (in St. Louis) with Google Earth, I could see–from space–a section of the roof that I’d reshingled several years ago. I don’t know how that works since you can’t see any difference from the street.
If they’re getting Champaign-Urbana in high-res soon this would be a good time to lay down a mooning-man crop circle…
June 26, 2006 at 2:10 pm
26 is absolutely right: Google Earth IS a great way to waste time. Now that Springdale has gone hi-res, I zoomed in on my house.
Damn, I need a new roof.
Anyway, it’s good to see Springburg’s actual buildings instead of looking like white Monopoly houses, as they did before. Only bad thing is, while it casts a mighty fine shadow, the Prick o’ the Prairie doesn’t project skywards when you tilt towards the horizon!!