The other map layers do not support rotation.
Open Google Maps in any supported online window.
Click theLayerspanel on the bottom left to switch to Satellite view.
You’re now in Satellite view.
Select theCompasson the right of the map screen.
The red part of the compass shows the north direction on the map.
In order for this to work, Google Maps will need to have permission use your location.
grab the left or right arrows on the compass to rotate the map counterclockwise or clockwise.
Tip:
Alternatively, use keyboard shortcuts to rotate Google Maps in Satellite view.
you could find all Google Maps shortcuts by pressingCtrl+/on your keyboard.
Rotating the map view is far more intuitive on the Google Maps app for iOS and Android.
you’re able to use the instructions on any Google Maps layer and while navigating between two locations.
The screenshots below are from Google Maps on iOS.
initiate the Google Maps app.
Search for a place or allow Google Maps to auto-detect your location.
Place two fingers on the map and rotate in any direction.
Google Maps displays a tiny compass on the screen that moves with the orientation of the map.
The compass icon only appears when you move the map manually.
Tap on the compass again to orient the map along the north-south axis.
The red arrow shows north and the grey points towards the south.
Use this as a guide to rotate the map and move in any direction.
Tap on the compass once to reset the view and orient the map again along the north-south axis.
SelectDownload offline map>Download.
On an Android gear, tapMore(three dots) >Download offline map>Download.
