What state is this? Google says Michigan

Google Analytics version of Michigan…

And Google Maps Version…

Has anyone noticed the inconsistencies between Google Maps and Google Analytics version of the State of Michigan? I see that Google Maps which parses satellite data is a correct representation of the State whilst Analytics is a poorly outlined version. It looks like they came from different sources. Is Google not leveraging its internal resources to keep the brand consistent across departments? I am not sure what is at play here but it looks like Analytics has some room to improve.

Anyone else agree?

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1 Response to “What state is this? Google says Michigan”


  1. 1 SLC

    I absolutely agree. There is no way that the blob on the bottom half resembles anything like my left hand and there’s also no way that the projectile coming off the top looks like my right hand pointing to the left. Michiganders are the only ones who really know a good Michigan map when they see one…

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