The Maps application has a toolbar at the top of the screen for easy access to many common features used when searching for the places you want to go.
Touch the Maps menu icon in the top left corner of the screen to access Map, Places, Navigation, Latitude, Location history and My Places.
Touch the Layers icon near the top right of the screen to access Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling, Wikipedia, Search, and your search history.
Touch the My Location icon in the top right corner of the screen to display your current location on the map.