Dual Maps
Operator: Map Channels (Rob McMahon)
Free synchronised view of Google Maps, Street View and oblique aerial imagery. Maps can be shared and embedded.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
Dual Maps Version 9 by Map Channels. The classic mapping application remains available alongside Dual Maps 3D.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Displays an address simultaneously on a map, in Street View and in aerial imagery. This allows buildings and their surroundings to be compared from several perspectives.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Address + Coordinates | Synchronised map, Street View and aerial views of the selected position, where imagery is available. | Retrieved |
Features
- Displays addresses and coordinates in multiple views.
- Aligns the map and Street View to the same position.
- Displays the street imagery capture date.
- Adjusts the display using URL parameters.
- Generates map links and embed code.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Maps & satellite imagery
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Unknown
Dataset
Google Maps, Google Street View and oblique aerial imagery. The product page does not specify complete country coverage; available street and aerial imagery determines coverage.
Access
Requirements
Web browser. Free, with no registration.
Export
Shareable map link and HTML iframe embed code. The product page does not describe a raw data export.
Provider
Map Channels (Rob McMahon)
Country of establishment
Unknown
Interfaces
API
Available. Documented URL parameters configure embedded maps, including position, view and Street View. No documented search or data export API.
MCP
Not documented. Not specified in the product and help pages reviewed.
AI agents
Not documented. Not specified in the product and help pages reviewed.
Legal note
Limitations
- Street View and oblique aerial imagery are not available everywhere.
- According to the provider, the automatically selected street view is not always the nearest.
- The provider announces oblique aerial imagery only until February 2027; existing map links are expected to remain available afterwards.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Dual Maps: Quick start and parameter reference
Map Channels · EN
Explains map creation, sharing, embedding and the available parameters.