STEP 2: Google Maps Research

You can also conduct a Google Map search for additional perspective on the subject property. 

Go to www.google.com.  Click on “more” above the text box.  You will be redirected to a listing of Google Services.

Other search engines and map software can be used as desired to meet your individual preferences. 

http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/

Click on “Maps” at the top of the right side of the Google Services listings.

You will be redirected to the following webpage.

Search for “Clay Mine Road North Edwards California” based on Kern Co. GIS Map labeling we obtained during earlier research.

You can also use a street address if available. 

The following search results were obtained.  The mapped points correspond to the listings on the left side of the page.

For this example we have selected “A” due to the Google description given.  You will have to experiment with your search parameters and your views within the maps.

You will need to click “X” to remove the text box, then scroll and zoom in and out to find your property.  In this example, we compared the Kern Co. GIS map to this one to locate the site vicinity.

You can select from Map, Satellite, and Hybrid views.  The following screen shows the Hybrid view. 

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