[codalan]

All I really want is cardinal points on the map. So simple, and yet Google doesn't know how to do this.

If I know the orientation of the map, then I can usually figure out what my starting direction is. Otherwise, I stuck with Google Maps fumbling direction until I start moving my vehicle, and by that point, it's already mis-navigated me.

I also hate the way their maps are constantly hiding information, like street names, unless you zoom waaaaaay in.

MapQuest provided so much detail at similar scales vs. Google Maps.