Unlike a paper map, the Maps app can show you a dynamic map that can change, move, or expand so you can see finer details or zoom out to see a larger overview of a particular area.
Besides showing you a map, the Maps screen also displays various controls around the screen to help you use the Maps app, as shown in Figure 25-1.
Figure 25-1. The default appearance of a map, known as the Classic appearance, displays a cartoon view of an area.
These controls are:
Search/Directions tab Lets you either search for an address or get directions between two points, such as your current location and a street address.
Contacts icon Opens a list of names stored in the Contacts app.
Search field Lets you type in an address or type of business to find, such as supermarket or gas.
Flap Displays several options for customizing the appearance of the Maps screen.
To view and manipulate a map, follow these steps:
From the Home screen, tap Maps. The Maps screen appears (see Figure 25-1).
Place two fingers on the Map screen, and spread them apart and close together. The map shrinks and expands to show you a detailed or broader view of the map.
Press your finger on the map screen and slide it around. The map moves so you can see other parts of the map. By scrolling, you essentially have an endless map.