First, Google had to be one of the best search engines.
Then they just started going wild with other great features, including Gmail (which we all know, love, and have a billion invites for).
Many people have posted in their blogs about this already, but I just took the time to head over to Google Maps.
Wow, I like it a lot. I mean, everything Google puts out always has nice, smooth, uncomplicated appearance, and Google Maps is no exception. I suggest you check it out. When you go to the main link at http://maps.google.com , you'll see some example searches...it seems like a pretty awesome new service that they are offering. I'll have to check it out when I actually need a map or directions somewhere - not when I'm just sitting here doing nothing.