Detailed Guide on How to View Old Photos of Houses and Past Locations on Google Maps

Viewing Old Photos on Google Maps Using a Computer

• In the bottom left corner of the screen, select the "Map Layers" (Layer) icon
• Click on "More"
• Enable "Street View" mode and "Satellite" view

Search for a Location: Enter the address you want to view in the search bar

View Old Images:

• Drag and drop the yellow person icon to the location you want to see on the map

• In the top left corner, you’ll see a small information box. Click on the text "See other dates"
• A time slider will appear, allowing you to select different years to see how the location has changed

Viewing Old Photos on Google Maps Using a Mobile Device

• Tap the map layers icon in the top right corner
• Select the map type as "Satellite" and map details as "Street View"

• Use two fingers to zoom in on the map, then press and hold on the street you want to view to pin the location

• A small image of the location will appear in the bottom left corner; tap it to enter Street View mode
• Select "See other dates" at the bottom of the screen to view older time periods

Additional Information

• Old image data for Vietnam on Google Maps is generally available from 2017 onwards
• Major roads and highways often have more historical data compared to smaller roads or rural paths