I added, thought maybe bumping this up would help the newer people notice it more. I actually downloaded google earth because of this thread, rather interesting. My area isn't too detailed ... wonder if there is something 'top secret' that we don't know about here I did try to find things that were security issues ... such as 'area 51' ... there are some wierd circles of black and green in that area. It is amazing the resolution, seeing cars (in process) switching lanes on freeways, waves and people on the beach. I can't imagine what they have if this is what is public!!!