How Do You Use A Compass And A Map?
To orient yourself using a compass and a map, you will need to know about how a map works and how a compass works, and then how they work together. You will also have to know where you are now, where you are going and where those two locations are on the map. Even with a compass and a map, anyone can get lost. Avoid some very common mistakes by following a few simple guidelines and checking your work twice before heading off along the designated path. Identify where you are and locate the corresponding position on the map. Make sure the landmark you are standing at is the same one you are looking at on the map. Also make sure the final destination is identifiable on sight and indicated on the map. Place the compass body on the map. Align the edge of the compass housing along the desired path. See that your current position and the final destination align along the same edge of the compass, and that the directional arrow on the body of the compass flows from the start point to the desti
