Screenshot by DigitalJournal.com Google Maps (maps.google.com) just launched a new feature where users can view images and look up Wikipedia entries about particular cities when using the map search. image:40084:1::0

So far, Google Maps has offered “Street View”, “Traffic”, “Maps”, “Satellite” and “Terrain” views. But now, it's adding two options for users who want to see or know more about the place they are searching.

Google Maps has added “Wikipedia” and “Photos” options in the “More” button next to the above list of tools. To see photos of the place, click the “More” button at the top of the maps and choose “Photos”, you will then see geo-tagged photos provided by Panoramio.

Google.com Google Maps with Photos image:40081:0::0

Similar to find articles related to the particular location, you can choose “Wikipedia” in “More”.
Click this link here, you will see photos and Wikipedia articles of White House. There is no “Street View” option here probably to protect the area.

Maps.Google.com Google Maps with Wikipedia Articles. image:40082:0::0

These two options will be very useful when you travel or visit another city.

Google Maps also added another feature in the search option; It has integrated real-estate listings in maps. Just type the location and click the “show search options” link and you will search locations by businesses, user-created contents, mapped Web pages, real estate listings and locations.