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.

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.

Map symbols can include letters, coloured areas, pictures or lines. These symbols can be used to show the location of different features such as roads, viewpoints, bus stations, train stations ...

Here are some previous posts showing some tools and other symbol maps/graphs in Google Earth: GE Graph – a tool for making 3D graphs in Google Earth Making graphs with Web 2.0 tools; ...

Of the 18 new symbols, six will replace existing symbols. A temple will be denoted by an image of a three-storey pagoda and police boxes will be symbolised by a saluting officer.