How to still access Classic Google Maps (as of 06/26/15)

[wxfree]

They've done a pretty good job of turning it back into the old version.  I can stand the automatic pop-ups (I've always hated those; I wish there was a browser setting the kept anything from appearing without a click).  The unwanted pictures at the bottom are easy enough to close.  And mostly, the speed is much better.  I still prefer the old version because I can turn off labels in aerial view and (the big thing) it doesn't fill my history with records of every map view.  I can avoid the history problem with a private window, but for casual use it's easier to open a bookmark in another tab.  If they'd fix the label and history storage problems, I'd change my bookmark to the new version.

[SignGeek101]

If they'd fix the label and history storage problems, I'd change my bookmark to the new version.

If you are forced to use the new maps (which I think is everyone at this point) and you use Chrome, download "History Blocker" from the store.

The new maps absolutely spams your history page, and it's very annoying trying to find anything I looked at a few hours ago. It unfortunatley blocks all of google though.

For example, it would block google.ca and not google.ca/maps. If you want to see history to your standard google searches, you'll have to use another country's google maps.

A temporary fix.

[rickmastfan67]

https://www.google.com/maps/mms

Updated the main post.

[Roadrunner75]

This truly is a game of whack-a-mole with Google plugging up all the back doors into Classic as soon as we find them.  The new maps still runs way too slow in IE, but my biggest complaint is not being able to directly zoom in from aerial to streetview and then back out again.  I never have to use Pegman in Classic and I zoom in and out really quickly - helps a lot when playing "Where's Steve At?".  I also like being able to turn off the labels.

[jakeroot]

This truly is a game of whack-a-mole with Google plugging up all the back doors into Classic as soon as we find them.  The new maps still runs way too slow in IE, but my biggest complaint is not being able to directly zoom in from aerial to streetview and then back out again.  I never have to use Pegman in Classic and I zoom in and out really quickly - helps a lot when playing "Where's Steve At?".  I also like being able to turn off the labels.

I hope your use of IE is due to your workplace forcing you, and not some personal choice. Seriously, get rid of it, if at all possible.

I still prefer the old version because I can turn off labels in aerial view

They've added that feature to the new maps. Under the settings icon in the bottom right, there's a label on/off switch.

(the big thing) it doesn't fill my history with records of every map view.  I can avoid the history problem with a private window, but for casual use it's easier to open a bookmark in another tab.  If they'd fix the label and history storage problems, I'd change my bookmark to the new version.

Personally, I never look at my history so it doesn't bug me. I actually prefer this, because it's easier to link to what you're looking at with the new Google Maps. All you have to do is copy the URL, paste, and you're done.

[SignGeek101]

Personally, I never look at my history so it doesn't bug me. I actually prefer this, because it's easier to link to what you're looking at with the new Google Maps. All you have to do is copy the URL, paste, and you're done.

Still though



nuff said

[SignGeek101]

nuff said

Allow me to retort:

Personally, I never look at my history so it doesn't bug me.

I know, but it just really bothers me. Even if you don't look at your history, it still shouldn't be like that. But I'm sure programs do things that shouldn't be done, it's just how it is.

Why does Google Maps' paper trail bug you so much? Do you enjoy reading through your history tab for fun or something?

Occasionally, I'll want to look for something I found earlier such as that YouTube video I watched, or that link that you didn't bookmark, but need, and you accidentally closed it. Plus, if I reboot my computer, I'll want to quickly reload the pages I had up before.

It's just me.

[bugo]

nuff said

Allow me to retort:

Personally, I never look at my history so it doesn't bug me.

I know, but it just really bothers me. Even if you don't look at your history, it still shouldn't be like that. But I'm sure programs do things that shouldn't be done, it's just how it is.

Why does Google Maps' paper trail bug you so much? Do you enjoy reading through your history tab for fun or something?

Occasionally, I'll want to look for something I found earlier such as that YouTube video I watched, or that link that you didn't bookmark, but need, and you accidentally closed it. Plus, if I reboot my computer, I'll want to quickly reload the pages I had up before.

It's just me.

No, it isn't just you. When I look at my history, I like to see the different sites that I have been to, not a bunch of links to one site. Google needs to just give up and punt and admit that the new Poogle Craps is a catastrophic failure and bring back classic maps.

[NE2]

The new design is still slow as shit. Firefox on Vista.

[bugo]

The new design is still slow as shit. Firefox on Vista.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA you still use Vista! At least you don't use Windows ME or Windows 3.11.

Seriously though, it is slow as shit on my Windows 7 computer using Firefox. Sometimes the street view images won't load at all. Google needs to put its tail between its legs and bring back the classic maps or start over from scratch and make a new new Google Maps.

[iBallasticwolf2]

Canadian new Google Maps on my computer seems relatively smooth. Although it is still noticably slower than classic Google Maps.

[Michael]

I saw this on Reddit last night:
http://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/39wigm/google_is_ripping_out_chromes_awful_new_bookmark

I'm hoping that Google does a 180 on Maps too, but I'm not holding my breath.  If you do a [CTRL]+[F] for maps on the Reddit thread, you'll find many of the same complaints as you do here.

[formulanone]

As said before --> http://www.google.com/maps/mms works fine, but all your Saved Places (stars) aren't there. If I make a great find, or need to save a location for current use, it's saved independently of the hundred or so places saved.

Of course, the new Maps has them all, which has kind of forced me towards that site. It's better than before, but still hangs up, like Maps might have done 8-10 years ago. Sigh.

[vtk]

Those complaining about how slow the new Google Maps is: have you tried the Lite Mode?

[NE2]

Those complaining about how slow the new Google Maps is: have you tried the Lite Mode?

Lite mode lacks many of the features of the old Goog.

[SignGeek101]

Well, I will be officially changing to the new Maps from now on. Since I'm not a roadgeek, I use Maps for Streetview only (I know Bing has Streetside, but that is limited and only available in the US). The new Maps isn't nearly as good as the Classic, but is better than it used to be. The "historical streetview" is the major advantage. Being able to see if the sign (or anything else) on screen is new, and what used to be there.

The old one now contains a 404 error.



EDIT: Kind of ironic how my 666th post is of Google Classic Maps dying, am I right? 

[Stephane Dumas]

Now I think I'll use ACME Mapper or another interesting alternative MyTopo http://www.mytopo.com/maps/

[wxfree]

Now I think I'll use ACME Mapper or another interesting alternative MyTopo http://www.mytopo.com/maps/

The Street View navigation on that site is the best I've ever seen.  It's quick, simple, and efficient, without unneeded animation effects, and it can be navigated with arrow keys.  It's better than new maps, old maps, or Google Earth.  I think I'm in love.

[jakeroot]

Now I think I'll use ACME Mapper or another interesting alternative MyTopo http://www.mytopo.com/maps/

The Street View navigation on that site is the best I've ever seen.  It's quick, simple, and efficient, without unneeded animation effects, and it can be navigated with arrow keys.  It's better than new maps, old maps, or Google Earth.  I think I'm in love.

It's quick for sure, but no historical street view. Maybe I'm the only one who uses it?

[wxfree]

Now I think I'll use ACME Mapper or another interesting alternative MyTopo http://www.mytopo.com/maps/

The Street View navigation on that site is the best I've ever seen.  It's quick, simple, and efficient, without unneeded animation effects, and it can be navigated with arrow keys.  It's better than new maps, old maps, or Google Earth.  I think I'm in love.

It's quick for sure, but no historical street view. Maybe I'm the only one who uses it?

I use it, too, and actually love it.  But I only use it on occasion.  For those times, I can open a private browsing window, so it doesn't clog my history, and use the new version.  For general use, viewing only the newest imagery, that site is the best.

[rickmastfan67]

Any other links to the old maps that anybody can find?  If not, I'll un-sticky this thread.

[jakeroot]

[iBallasticwolf2]

Rest in peace, Google Classic Maps, we will always be with you.

[Roadrunner75]

There's gotta be another way in.  We'll find it...

[SignGeek101]

Anyone remember this?





Not my screenshots.

Classic Maps isn't coming back, like the old YouTube didn't come back.