I have been noticing something interesting. When I searched for generic items such as 'web design new york' the google map appears with locations of businesses right at the top. I was wondering whether locations highlighted within Googlemaps, actually have influence on a websites actual Google Rank or simply relate to the name /type of the business. Similarly I wonder whether a solid Google Rank of a site bears influence on the locations displayed on the Google Map when a generic location term is used. Interesting one.