north arrow
Cartographic direction indicator
A north arrow is a symbol on a map indicating the direction of true or magnetic north, allowing readers to orient themselves.
Nearly universal on maps and architectural drawings, it typically appears as an arrow or stylized compass rose: The north arrow showed the building faced east.
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- directionWay something faces
- cardinal directionPrimary orientation bearing
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
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