Google Earth Elevation Question

[SunFlower]

Does anyone know how to calculate altitude on google earth ? i just figuered out how to measure distance and path distance but I cant figure out how to gauge or calculate altitude.

[Drew12]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0470095288/ref=sib_dp_pt/105-2249907-9040452#reader-link

[ken cummings]

When I need an altitude I go over to Topozone, call up the correct USGS map, and check the contour lines for elevations. A lot of road junctions and major landmarks have exact elevations noted on the maps.

[Garfield Cat]

Hey, Google Earth for Dummies makes a wonderful Holiday gift idea. In fact, I'll make a list of all the Dummies titles and go from there. Why didn't I think of that! What a dummy.

[imetis]

I use http://www.gmap-pedometer.com when I want to map a route and see the elevation changes. Very easy to use.

[zzzwillzzz]

i use gmap-pedometer as well. it has the usgs topo maps built in, just hit the topo button next to the map and satallite buttons

[cnynrpr]

Google Earth shows elevation at the bottom as you mouse over the map.

[SunFlower]

Google Earth shows elevation at the bottom as you mouse over the map.

i think the elevation shown is from where the picture was taken, not the altitude of the land.

[Enzo Gucci]

i think the elevation shown is from where the picture was taken, not the altitude of the land.

It shows both