Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Pollepel Island

This was not an instant recognition. It looked like eastern climate. Prudence is from Hudson Valley so I started in NY harbor and went up the Hudson River and there it was.

Post in a minute.

 

I found this place while looking for another post. One thing I have found by playing this game, is that I have learned a lot about history. Too bad they didn't teach this way when I was in school.

Here is the next one.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bestmapman @ Oct 13 2007, 01:49 PM) [snapback]525171[/snapback]</div>

Good job, here's a link for what it looks like. Polopel or Bannerman's Island

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bestmapman @ Oct 13 2007, 02:05 PM) [snapback]525179[/snapback]</div>

Found it! http://maps.google.com/maps?t=k&q=29.9...p;z=16&om=1

Details can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis

This was new to me.

New image coming soon.

Here it is. How about the HQ for an impressive army.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Toups @ Oct 13 2007, 01:50 PM) [snapback]525195[/snapback]</div>

It seems as if the sharpness and contrast of the image is of lesser quality than usual.Maybe it is a smoggy or dust storm prone location.
I havent been able to find image quality that compares yet.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 13 2007, 06:39 PM) [snapback]525254[/snapback]</div>

Time for another hint. The army is ancient, but the building is modern.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Toups @ Oct 13 2007, 08:39 PM) [snapback]525284[/snapback]</div>

Good hint

Terracotta Army

near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

Here is an easy one.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bestmapman @ Oct 13 2007, 08:47 PM) [snapback]525288[/snapback]</div>

Found it. Abu Graib. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&...p;z=18&om=1

Busy now so the field is open.

 

Well, it's not the hill most recognized as the likely location of "The Sermon on the Mount" near Capernaum on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, nor anything in that area (Evan's picture's resolution is much poorer than the razor sharp detail available in that area).

So what other low, nondescript hill surrounded by small orchards in an arid region would be famous? It's famous enough it's got a visitor center and a trail to the summit (if that's what those are), but I've shot my one cartridge on this one.

MB

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Oct 13 2007, 09:52 PM) [snapback]525320[/snapback]</div>

Those trees remind me of Greek olive groves.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Oct 14 2007, 10:11 AM) [snapback]525424[/snapback]</div>

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.703056,35...p;z=17&om=1
Bethlehem

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 14 2007, 08:45 PM) [snapback]525643[/snapback]</div>

I apologize for weaseling on the last one.I was searching for birthplace of Jesus and Herodium appeared.But no way to ID it .

This armys motto is partially "failure isnt an option...." they might want to modify that.

 

Blackwater HQ


Next:



Think Satay

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prudence @ Oct 15 2007, 08:33 AM) [snapback]525806[/snapback]</div>

Esplanade,Singapore
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3.133333,101...p;z=18&om=1

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 15 2007, 02:39 PM) [snapback]525963[/snapback]</div>

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 15 2007, 03:43 PM) [snapback]525963[/snapback]</div>

Floating Red Torii on Miyajima

Here is a picture of what it looks like. I'll post in a moment.

 

Here is the next one.