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  • The maps Google found, belonged to the infamous pirate William Captain Kidd.

  • He was executed moments after he screamed out,

  • Two hundred bars of gold, and rix dollars manifold, concealed in realms of the unknown.”

  • The map is rumored to contain the clues to Captain Kidd’s long-lost treasure.

  • However, the map contains intricate symbols and codes and is not readily decipherable.

  • Therefore, were introducing Treasure Mode on Google Maps, and inviting the whole world to come together in the search for clues.

  • Our team has been hard at work creating custom 3D nanoscanner to digitize Captain Kidd’s original treasure maps.

  • 41% of the maps has already been scanned.

  • But when it’s complete, users can help us crack the code.

  • Some hidden symbols are revealed only by sunlight.

  • Some must be joined like a puzzle.

  • Some react to fire.

  • And others must be aligned perfectly.

  • I found it!

  • To explore Treasure Mode on Google Maps, click theTreasurebutton on the top right corner of Google Maps.

  • If we all work together, we can solve the mystery.

The maps Google found, belonged to the infamous pirate William Captain Kidd.

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