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Wipes out the top header whitespace and displays your map full screen, with an optional driving directions sidebar...And removes the Google copyright symbol and increases the inset map window four times. Check out some side-by-side comparison screenshots. Pour les français : dans Greasemonkey autoriser " google.fr " et cela marche trés bien!

Instantly Locate Yourself on Google Maps Firefox with Greasemonkey (All platforms): The Google Maps & Geode Greasemonkey user script adds a small Current Position link next to the Google Maps search box that instantly locates you on a map using Firefox's new geolocation technology. To use this script right now, you'll need to install the previously mentioned Geode Firefox extension—but as soon as Greasemonkey supports Firefox 3.1, which itself supports geolocation natively, you won't need any extra extensions. Since so many Google Maps searches start at your current location, whether you're getting directions or looking for nearby businesses, this quick link cuts out the work of entering in your address each time. Handy!

Map addresses, get directions, manage locations, and preview Google Earth KML files in your sidebar with Firefox extension Mini Map

Google expert Philipp Lenssen details how to manipulate Google Maps URLs to zoom in close enough to see an individual camel in the middle of Africa. The technique doesn't work in all locations, but here's how to give it a try: 1. Select a location and swi