A north symbol, also known as a compass rose or windrose, is a figure that is used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions. It can be found on compasses, maps, nautical charts, monuments, and even road signs. The north symbol is particularly important because it helps us understand our position in relation to other directions.

A north arrow on a map or plan is the graphical representation of the plan view (looking down from above) direction of north on the drawing. This map symbol can be found in many different forms depending on the person or company that created the drawing.