Changing Map Heading

You can use the map heading tool to get the best view of a location. The map heading tool rotates everything visible in the viewport, including imagery, basemaps, analytics, areas, and more.

By default, an image of Central Park in New York City shows the park on an angle. By setting the map heading to - 29°, you can view the park at a "grid-like" angle.

Do any of the following:

  • Display the Map Heading Select Map Heading imagery rotation off. The Adjust Heading dialog opens.

  • Hide the Map Heading Select Map Heading imagery rotation off again.

  • Rotate the Viewport In the Adjust Heading dialog, click and drag the slider. The value to the right of the slider indicates the angle of rotation.

  • Reset Heading to 0° Select Reset.

The following images show examples of the map heading tool.

Adjusted 132°

Adjusted 0°, Oriented North

The Map Heading button has different appearances based on different rotation situations.

imagery rotation on

Viewport rotated

imagery rotation off

Viewport oriented North