Still, the symbols and icons are the same on the web, making navigating easy even if unfamiliar with the Google Maps web interface. I used OnePlus 13 for this guide, which runs on the latest Android.

Six symbols will be replaced, including one the represent a police station, now to be denoted by a saluting officer. (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) Another confusing symbol is an X.

Secret Soviet Posters Demystify Map Symbols These posters, part of a massive military program, illustrated how to map different types of buildings, bridges, and even trees in intricate detail.

Japan Changes Confusing Map Symbols for TouristsGSI released a statement about the symbol changes, saying, "To build a tourism-oriented nation and ensure smooth implementation of the 2020 Tokyo ...

To represent various places on Google Maps, Google users use different icons and symbols to help users identify. Currently, Google uses more than 100 symbols, which is what each symbol means.