New Yahoo Maps Beta Available

Posted on November 14, 2005

Yahoo has a beta version available for the next upgrade to Yahoo Maps. The new version includes more draggable and zoomable features including a box, called an overview map, that contains a smaller version of the map that can be used to quickly zoom in and out. Yahoo announced the beta in a post (link no longer available) on the Yahoo! Search blog. Here are some of the features they noted.

Multi-point driving directions. Get yourself from point A to B and on to C all in one map.
Integrated Yahoo! Local. Includes our local search, a browseable interface, easy access to business ratings, reviews, and events.
The new overview map (in the upper-right hand corner) helps you get your bearings. The little grey box representing your big map is even drag-able. Use it to move around rapidly without losing context.

The beta launch also includes some new APIs for mapping mash-up enthusiasts. These are also described in the blog post mentioned above.

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