Wait, are you guys talking about the normal aerial views or the newer 45° views? 
We're talking about the normal aerial views. You can check all the satellite photos taken in your area with Google Earth. Just one thing, the dates aren't always correct.
I know that. However, in my area, you have a choice between normal aerial views and the 45° aerial views.
Is that on Google Earth (the program) or Google maps (the online site)? I had seen that 45° feature on the maps website I believe and LOVE it (I know Bing has something similar with their Bird's Eye view, but it is very out-of-date). But I cannot seem to find the feature anywhere on Google Earth. 
Yeah, I don't think there's a 45° feature on Google Earth, nor have I seen it on Google Maps, but I don't use Google Maps that much. I know in Google Earth you can "tilt" your view, but it's not a real 45° view. The only 45° viewing feature I've seen is on Bing, which I would agree, is very outdated. From what I've seen, they're pictures from 2004/2005-ish.
EDIT: Nevermind, Google Maps has 45° viewing but it's not for everywhere like where I am located.
One thing I noticed on Bing's 45° (Bird's Eye) view is that the image will change and either become more outdated or more recent if you zoom in and out and even pan far enough in another direction.
Their maps have often been very inconsistent because a different image from what looks like an entirely different year will show if you pan far enough to one side. This could, however, be due to the way the maps are assembled.
And can someone please tell me if Google's 45° view works for their location (besides you, Zach, I guess you can get 45° images in your area). Because I have always tried several spots, including major cities, and the 45° imagery has never been available.
