Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Google Maps ( formerly Google Local ) is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google , free ( for non-commercial use ) , that powers many map-based services , including the Google Maps website , Google Ride Finder , Google Transit , and maps embedded on third-party websites via the Google Maps API .
Simplified: Google Maps is a free Earth mapping service application and technology provided by Google .