Abbreviations Related to Map Locations and Directions

In this session, we are going to have a brief look at the common abbreviations we use to refer to a map location.

If you want to find your way around, you better know location abbreviations such as:

Ave.

Avenue

Blvd.

Boulevard

Cyn.

Canyon

Dr.

Drive

Ln.

Lane

Rd.

Road

St.

Street

E

east

N

north

NE

northeast

NW

northwest

S

south

SE

southeast

SW

southwest

W

west

As we continue to evolve we’ll have more directions and therefore new abbreviations. Till then stick to these as they will help you write quicker and faster.

If you are into academics you can learn about different abbreviations for college degrees to write degrees in shorter form.

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