How to use a map and compass

Long before GPS, people were using maps and compasses to find their way around. You may be surprised at what you can do with these two important tools.

Terms

Map

• This is what a map is when we talk about a map in this article
• And this is what it isn't

Compasses

• Clear this up too.

Techniques

Following a bearing

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Aligning your map and compass

Bloo

Determining your location on a map

Yes, it can be done without a GPS

Figure distance

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