How to Use Google Maps Compass

1. Go to Google Maps (maps.google.com)

2. Find a location 

• The orientation of Google Maps is always the same in Satellite and Map modes. North is on the top of your screen, and south is on the bottom

3. Drag and drop the orange human icon onto the map

• Find the orange Pegman icon in the lower-right corner of your screen, and drop it to the location you want to explore on the map. This will switch to the Street View mode.

 4. Note the red needle’s direction on the compass

• Find the compass icon in the lower-right corner of your Street View, and notice the direction of its red needle. The red needle always points to the North.

San Gimignano

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