Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

That is the new island which just broke the surface of the South Pacific near Tonga.
Most of what you see is pumice floating on the surface of the ocean.
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/...p3?img_id=17461
(the NASA article has a link to the Google Earth image.)

New one:
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Jun 20 2007, 06:15 PM) [snapback]465527[/snapback]</div>

That would be for lack of an official name or better term "Face Island" here. Click on the underline "KML at the top of the map to get a look in Google Earth.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=http%3A%2F%2...130806&z=13


Here's mine. . .

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Dang SPE beat me too it. . .

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Jun 20 2007, 08:44 PM) [snapback]465574[/snapback]</div>

Great!
I'll be off-line the next couple of days, so if hints are needed, feel free to step in.

 

ah ha.
now i know, just have to find it


**edit oops, i guess i dont know

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Jun 21 2007, 08:57 PM) [snapback]466130[/snapback]</div>

Leaky Pipeline in Prudhoe Bay, AK. Google Maps didn't have any high resolution images at the site but the pic came from Google Earth.
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Next.......

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I tried to follow the pipeline from your image down through the state and it is a truly incredible accomplishment. The logistics that had to have been put in place to put that together are very impressive. Agreed though, someone certainly needs to go back and plug the holes.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Martin Gundel @ Jun 21 2007, 09:37 PM) [snapback]466165[/snapback]</div>

And the answer is Fort Monroe, VA!

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&...p;z=16&om=1


That took some googling (my wife had the hint that worked!)

Here is one with a hint.

Think Masters.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Toups @ Jun 21 2007, 10:37 PM) [snapback]466200[/snapback]</div>

Well, it's not Augusta, that would've been too easy. Searched other courses in the Augusta area, but didn't find a match.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DeltaHotel @ Jun 22 2007, 12:04 AM) [snapback]466208[/snapback]</div>

Yes that would have been way too easy!

Y'all will have to think some more before I post the next hint.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Toups @ Jun 22 2007, 07:07 AM) [snapback]466267[/snapback]</div>

I'll give three hints:

1) The Masters refered to does not occur on a golf course, but does occur within the image.

2) Like that other Masters an Azalea plays an important role.

3) Finally, Victory can also be found in the image.

 

It is Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga.
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I'll try one with three hints:
1. It is visible from space
2. It is not a volcanic crater.
3. It is not an impact (meteor) crater.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Boulder Bum @ Jun 24 2007, 12:25 AM) [snapback]467176[/snapback]</div>

I'll confirm it's the same place.
But where are you people getting these images? <_<

 

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&t=h&...009978&z=17

St. Mark's, Venice, Italy




Not the Biggest "Ditch" in the US.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(s.e.tx_parrothead @ Jun 24 2007, 07:37 PM) [snapback]467441[/snapback]</div>

No, but Palo Duro Canyon south of Amarillo is almost deep enough to fly an airplane in, because I did that in 1991 taking pictures of it from my Cessna.

Dang - now I gotta go track down a fresh landmark - OK - gimme a few minutes ...


Everyone knows where this lake is, but very few know its name ...

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Boulder Bum @ Jun 24 2007, 12:25 AM) [snapback]467176[/snapback]</div>

I think that your original image is mis-labeled - the image I posted is not from that continent, but your image is clearly the same. Good sleuthing, unfortunately somebody mis-labeled it for you.

Also, I'm pretty sure that the diamond mine would not be large enough to be visible from space.

There is clear imagery on both Google Maps and Google Earth of the mystery location. I'll leave it open for a little bit, and see if anybody can get it.