Apple Maps Icons and Symbols Explained
Apple Maps uses a detailed set of icons and map markings to help you navigate the physical world. A map needs to show many types of places, from restaurants and shops to EV chargers, ferry terminals, traffic incidents, roads, rivers, and bridges.
Colors and symbols can vary by country, map mode, and zoom level. Use the guide below to identify common place icons, traffic alerts, road details, natural features, and navigation markers.
Transportation & Travel
Points of interest indicating public transit, travel hubs, and automotive services.
Food & Drink
Restaurants, cafes, bars, and eateries.
Shopping & Retail
Stores, malls, and retail locations.
Services & Health
Essential services, medical facilities, and personal care.
Leisure, Landmarks & Nature
Parks, entertainment venues, and cultural sites.
Traffic & Road Conditions
Live traffic colors and incident markers shown in Driving or Satellite view. Availability varies by region.
Roads, Water & Terrain
Map features drawn as lines, labels, and filled areas. These are map markings rather than place pins.
Navigation & Map Markers
Markers and controls used while locating yourself, planning a route, and following directions.
Education, Civic & Public Places
Schools, public institutions, community services, and culturally important places.
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