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I clicked to search for directions on a place on Google and it redirected to Maps.
Google was able to precisely identify my location
The map displayed several thick grey dotted curves all converging into my location
What are those lines and how was it able to obtain my location (more precisely than the one linked to my IP address and somehow connected with the dotted lines)
No GPS on the laptop and not logged in with a Google account
It's very straightforward. Just use the following link, changing the latitude and longitude for yours. The z is the zoom index, you can play with it to get where you want.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&hq=&ll=35.028028,-106.536655&z=13
I got this information by clicking on the "Link" button in the right hand corner above a map. This will also allow you to get the latitude and longitude for a location.
I don't know of a good way to make a marker on Google Maps, through the UI anyway. Right click on a point and select "What's Here?" to create a marker, but it will be to the closest thing (business, intersection, address, etc). This essentially performs a search with the latitude and longitude and returns whatever is closest to your search. A URL to do that would be:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.128061,-106.535561&ll=35.126517,-106.535131&z=17
With the q (for query I believe) being the coordinates where you want your marker.
A more effective method, if you are trying to send a link to a specific address would be to search for the address in Google Maps, which will give you a marker on the exact address and then use the "Link" button to get the URL for sharing.
New Maps
Head to new Google Maps and go to where you want to view traffic.
Clear the search box (yeah, the UX people were out that day).
Hover your mouse over the search area and underneath "Getting around" should appear with some options. Select "Traffic":
You can then select "Typical Traffic" and change the date/time of the traffic you are looking at:
Check out the map and try some different routes - avoid the red bits!
Old Maps
Head to old Google Maps and select your start and finish points as usual. Then select 'Traffic' from the dropdown at the top right:
You should then get a menu on the lower left of the map that allows you to change the date/time of the traffic you are looking at:
Check out the map and try some different routes - avoid the red and black bits!
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