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Google Earth Help

How do I use the Google Earth files from Exploring Florida Maps?

Click on the "Google Earth" link under the Exploring Florida map that you would like to import into Google Earth. A file with the extension KMZ will download to your computer. If you are not sure where the file downloaded to, check your browser's download window. Once you have located the KMZ file, double-click on it and if you have Google Earth installed on your computer, the application will launch and the Exploring Florida map will overlay Google Earth at the right coordinates. Of course, if the map is very old and was not drawn accurately, the fit will be less than perfect. If you do not have the Google Earth application installed on your computer, you can download a free copy.

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