# MapCompass A view that reflects the current orientation of the associated map. ``` @MainActor @preconcurrency struct MapCompass ``` ## Overview You can use `MapCompass` with a [`Map`](/documentation/MapKit/Map) as a stand alone view, as shown in the following example: ```swift struct CompassButtonTestView: View { @Namespace var mapScope var body: some View { VStack { Map(scope: mapScope) MapCompass(scope: mapScope) } .mapScope(mapScope) } } ``` You can also use `MapCompass` with the , modifier, as shown below: ```swift Map() .mapControls { MapCompass() } ``` Tapping the compass reorients the map so that North is at the top of the [`Map`](/documentation/MapKit/Map) view. ## Topics ### Creating a map compass [`init(scope:)`](/documentation/MapKit/MapCompass/init(scope:)) Creates a new map compass with the scope you specify. ### Managing map control sizing and visibility ### Setting the namespace Identifier --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)