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Apple Maps Changes “West” to “East” and Sends Visitors to the Wrong Address

Apple Maps is incorrectly autocorrecting my farm’s address and directing people to a completely different property.

The farm did not have an official mailing address until spring 2025. Since then, anyone using Apple Maps for directions is being sent to a house approximately 15 minutes away. This has already caused several service providers to arrive at the wrong location.


The correct address is:

5001 West 500 South

Columbus, IN 47201


However, Apple Maps automatically changes “West” to “East” and directs users to:

5001 East 500 South

Columbus, IN 47201


I have attempted to correct this by adding the farm as a location in Apple Maps, but the problem is still occurring, and I cannot find a way to report that Apple Maps itself is changing the street direction.


This is becoming a serious issue for our property. We have invested more than $300,000 in tiny homes, utilities, and driveways as we prepare to offer short-term vacation rentals on the farm. Once we begin hosting guests, it is critical that Apple Maps direct them to the correct location.


Please help me correct this address mapping error as soon as possible. I am happy to provide documentation verifying the official address if needed.

3 replies

Thank you for your response. Yes, I had trouble sending in my review so I wasn't for sure because after typing it out the send button seemed to not work. But... I just checked and it appears I have a report 'in review'

Unfortunately, the options are

Report Something Missing

Report Street Issue

Report Place Issue

and neither of these really define the problem. I described it though, so Hopefully someone sees my report. Understands the problem. Has a solution and fixes it. I'm hopeful but skeptical.

I would call that a "Street Issue" personally, I think, as long as you explain it clearly, any selection will be fine.


Best of luck.