Google Earth
Google Earth provides an impressive 3D view of our planet with satellite imagery, terrain elevation, and Street View. MilMap exports routes as KML files that can be opened directly in Google Earth, letting you view and analyse routes in three dimensions. Ideal for terrain briefings and visualisations.
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How does the integration work?
Export KML from MilMap
Open the route → "Export" → "Google Earth (KML)". The file will be downloaded.
Open in Google Earth
Double-click the KML file or drag it into Google Earth. The route appears on the map.
View in 3D
Use Tilt (hold right-click and drag, or use the tilt button) for a 3D perspective of your route.
Export from Google Earth
Right-click a path/route in Google Earth → "Save place as" → KML. Import this file into MilMap.
When do you use this integration?
Terrain briefings with 3D visualisation for teams unfamiliar with the area
Analysing elevation changes and concealment options
Viewing historical imagery of operational areas
Presentations and reports with visual map overlays
Tips & tricks
Use Google Earth Pro (free) for higher-resolution printing and historical imagery
Enable "Show elevation profile" (Ctrl+Shift+A) to display the elevation profile along the route
KMZ is a compressed KML — both work in MilMap