View maps on iPad
In the Maps app , you can find your location on a map and zoom in and out to see the detail you need.
On supported models and in select cities, Maps provides enhanced detail for elevation, roads, trees, buildings, landmarks, and more. (For availability, see Detailed City Experience on the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.)

WARNING: For important information about navigation and avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information for iPad.
Allow Maps to use your location
To find your location and provide accurate directions, iPad must be connected to the internet, and Location Services must be on.
If Maps displays a message that Location Services is off, tap the message, tap Turn On in Settings, then turn on Location Services.
When using features on Wi-Fi + Cellular models, cellular data rates may apply. See View or change your cellular data account.
Note: To get useful location-related information in Maps, leave Significant Locations turned on in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services. See Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPad.
Show your current location
Tap .
Your position is marked in the middle of the map. The top of the map is north. To show your heading instead of north at the top, tap . To resume showing north, tap
or
.
See Search for places in Maps on iPad to navigate from your current location to another.
Choose the right map
The button at the top right of a map indicates if the current map is for exploring , driving
, riding transit
, or viewing from a satellite
. To choose a different map, do the following:
Tap the button at the top right.
Choose another map type, then tap
.
You can get driving, cycling, walking, and transit directions in Maps.
View a 3D map
On a 2D map, do one of the following:
Drag two fingers up.
On the Satellite map, tap 3D near the top right.
On supported models and in select cities, tap 3D near the top right. (See Detailed City Experience on the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.)
On a 3D map, you can do the following:
Adjust the angle: Drag two fingers up or down.
See buildings and other small features in 3D: Zoom in.
Return to a 2D map: Tap 2D near the top right.
You can also take Flyover tours or look around places.
Move, zoom, or rotate a map or 3D globe
Move around in a map: Drag the map.
Zoom in or out: Double-tap (leaving your finger on the screen after the second tap), then drag up to zoom in or drag down to zoom out. Or pinch open or closed on the map.
On a 2D map, a scale appears in the upper left as you zoom out. To change its units, go to Settings
> General > Language & Region > Measurement System, then select an option.
Rotate the map: Touch and hold the map with two fingers, then rotate your fingers.
To show north at the top of the screen after you rotate the map, tap
.
View the earth with an interactive 3D globe: Zoom out until the map changes to a globe. Drag the globe to rotate it, or zoom in or out to explore details for mountain ranges, deserts, oceans, and more (supported models).

Report an issue with Maps
If you notice something’s missing in Maps—an address, business, transit stop, or another feature—you can add it. You can also report other kinds of issues, such as an incorrect step in directions or a business that has closed.
Open the Maps app
on your iPad.
Do one of the following:
Touch and hold the map until a pin marker appears, tap More
(on the right side of the place card), then tap Report Something Missing.
Tap your picture or initials next to the search field, tap Reports, then tap Report a New Issue.
Choose an option, then follow the onscreen instructions.
To change the address used for your home or work, see Add or edit your contact info and photo on iPad.
If you have a business (large or small), you can use Apple Business Connect to help your customers find it in Maps, Apple Wallet, Siri, and more. Learn more about Apple Business Connect.
Maps features vary by region and country.
Note: Apple is committed to keeping personal information about your location safe and private. Read more about Apple’s commitment: go to Settings > Maps, then tap About Apple Maps & Privacy. You can also clear your location history or delete recent directions.