How to Find Elevation on Google Maps on Android

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This wikiHow teaches you how to find the elevation of a Google Maps location on an Android phone or tablet. Though specific elevations are not available for all areas, you can use the terrain map to find estimates in more mountainous regions.

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    It's the map icon typically found on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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    It's on the right side of the screen.
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    This changes the map to show terrain, such as hills, valleys, and passes.
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    These are the light gray lines that surround the areas of different elevations.
    • To zoom in, place two fingers together on the map, then spread them apart on the screen.
    • To zoom out, pinch two fingers together on the screen.
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      1. Open Maps .
      2. Tap ≡
      3. Tap Terrain .
      4. Zoom in to see contour lines.
      5. Find the elevation in the contour lines.

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