Which North to Use So we have two types of north to contend with. When you look at your map, it is drawn in relation to true north;, when you look at your compass, it points to magnetic north. T to ...

The compass dictates your direction or heading, and a map shows you where you are on that heading by giving you points of reference. You use the two together to determine where you are, where you ...

Align the long edge of your compass from your location to where you’re going on the map (e.g. point A and B above), with the direction of travel arrow pointing towards your objective on the map.

There's a new direction for specialty coffee outside of Pittsburgh with the opening of a roastery and cafe called Compass ...

How to take a bearing on a compass As I mentioned, bearings are the direction or angle as measured in degrees from a reference point. To take a bearing, lay your map flat and orient it to true ...

Know How to Read a Topo Map Obviously using a topographic map and a compass is much more involved than following the little blue bead on Google Maps. First things first: know your colors. For the most ...

Don't plan on using maps printed with them in wet weather.) If nothing else, maps can be ordered directly from the USGS. There are plenty of ways to learn how to use a map and compass.

A map skills training class will be held on May 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Elysian Park. The class will cover terrain types and how to keep track of your location, and will include map exercises.