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Google Maps Censors Downtown Washington, DC's imagery

Sarah Goldman [PersonRank 0]

Sunday, July 22, 2007
16 years ago3,329 views

Google's View of D.C. Melds New and Sharp, Old and Fuzzy

By Jenna Johnson
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, July 22, 2007; Page C01

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When Google updated its satellite maps of Washington in June, it had two options: Use the newest, most detailed aerial photos from a government agency that blocks such top-security spots as the White House and the U.S. Capitol, or continue to use older, less-detailed images from a private company that doesn't block out anything.

The compromise? Google chose the new maps for most of the city but spliced in the older, fuzzier ones for about one-sixth of the District to include an unblocked view of the president's home and the Capitol.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/21/AR2007072101296.html

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