Overview Map

Google Earth can display an overview map that helps orient you by showing the location of current view in the context of a larger geographical area. The center of the area currently displayed in the 3D viewer is show as a red cross or box in the overview map.

To show or hide the Overview Map window, do one of the following:

• Click View > Overview Map
• Click CTRL (Command/Open Apple Key on the Mac) + M

Learn more about using the overview map.