The fact is, ever since MapQuest added satellite imagery, we've had Hybrid views. We've listened to our visitors and found that a far majority of people that view aerial images, view with the map overlay and that in many cases the word "hybrid" was confusing. So, our Aerial Images automatically come in a Hybrid view as the default. If you want to see the aerial image only, you can click off the Show labels box. See the example below of how a hybrid map appears on MapQuest when someone clicks the "Aerial Image" button.
On a side note, we would like to recognize a couple notable MapQuest Beta mentions we have found online in the last week.
The first is a thorough, but short, screencast tour of the new MapQuest Beta Site by DemoGirl.com. Audio is also provided with her tour. Check it out by clicking here.
The next is an article written by Greg Sterling, a credited Internet consumer behavioral consultant and founder of Sterling Market Intelligence. Check it out here: MapQuest Stays the Course - with Tweaks
