It only goes back to 2007, but it works on desktop and mobile The Street View feature in Google Maps lets you see what a place looks like from the street before you go there. But check this out ...

Check out past years on Google Maps Street View to see how places have changed over time. Locations that no longer exist may still be viewable on Google Maps if captured by Street View in the past.

Busà Photography/Getty Last fall, a little-known Google Maps feature went viral for letting users get a glimpse of lost loved ones, old family pets, childhood homes, and even their younger selves.

Google Maps is a go-to tool for smooth, stress-free travel, whether you're planning a cross-country road trip or navigating ...