Google maps downgrading of Leeds parks and woodland

String o' beads · Post by **String o' beads** » Sun 01 Apr, 2012 9:31 am

New format makes Sheffield appear much more verdant. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=leeds&h ... ingdom&z=8

Post by **chameleon** » Sun 01 Apr, 2012 10:49 am

Maybe google are having early April technical issues

kango · Post by **kango** » Sun 01 Apr, 2012 5:49 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rznYifPH ... r_embedded#! Checked out My house in all its' 8-bit glory! Not an April 1 prank just press the quest button on google maps and have a look around.

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Sun 01 Apr, 2012 6:09 pm

kango wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rznYifPH ... r_embedded#! Checked out My house in all its' 8-bit glory! Not an April 1 prank just press the quest button on google maps and have a look around. Presumably something to do with the "South Yorkshire Forest" that is proudly signposted as you head down the M1.I was in Sheffield last week - I wouldn't want to live there....

simong · Post by **simong** » Sun 01 Apr, 2012 9:43 pm

The map resolution is also 8-bit and the trees approximate the Peak District as does the area of the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.