How to use the maps

Not sure how to use the map? Want to use them more wisely?

To move the window around

Hold down left mouse button within the map area and to drag the map to it’s desired position. You can do this any time you see the little out stretched hand appear.

To zoom in/out

Double click left mouse button to zoom in a level. Zoom out a level by double clicking right mouse buttom. Or use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out of map where you mouse cursor is. Or you can use the slider and the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.

To get information about a Fish and Chip shop

Hover over one of the and the hand will turn into a pointing finger. Click left mouse once. A box will appear offering various details.

Those details include

Address

Phone Number

Get directions: Directions links do just that. You can get directions to and from the location. To, From and Search the selected location.

Change map style

Standard Map view is on by default which shows the street view. Click Sat to see the satellite view. Click Ter to view the terrain. If you live in Norfolk then you’ll not need to worry about terrain. It’s as flat as a pancake here!

Try out your new found mapping knowledge on the new Norfolk Fish and Chips map. Thanks to Google Maps for providing these superb mapping tools for the public.