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What Does The 'Z' Symbol Mean On Google Maps? - bgr.com

Of all the icons and symbols that you may come across in Google Maps, one that may confuse you is a recurring "Z" symbol. Here's what it means.

BGR·5 July 2026 at 13:17·1 min read

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Of all the icons and symbols that you may come across in Google Maps, one that may confuse you is a recurring "Z" symbol. Here's what it means.

GOOGLE MAPS — Of all the icons and symbols that you may come across in Google Maps, one that may confuse you is a recurring "Z" symbol.

Here's what it means.

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