Compass Icon: The compass icon locks you to the map orientation since maps use north-to-south orientation. In Google Maps, the north stays on the map and rotates to match your direction.

Changing the navigation icon on Google Maps is a straightforward process that takes only a few seconds. If you're tired of the default blue marker and want to personalize your experience, here's ...

The Commerce Department wanted a state icon to complement North Dakota’s “Be Legendary” motto. It hired The Good Kids, a design studio in Bismarck, for about $23,000 to create the icon.