Map & Compass |
Welcome to the 'Map & Compass' section of the website.
This page is mainly intended for Scouts, to provide resources and examples on how to use a map and a compass, as well as the different features associated with maps and compasses. Below are several different resources for Scouts to make use of. Don't get lost! |
Using a map and compass is an essential skill of a Scout. Developing this in a young person is a necessary step if they are to fully appreciate the adventure that is Scouting.
Navigation, Hiking, Maps & Compasses
Click on any of the active external web links below to view that resource.
16 Point Compass - An Ordnance Survey diagram of a compass showing the 16 main compass points.
Contour Lines - What are they and how do they work?
G.P.S. Basic Facts - Global Positioning System is a very useful and very accurate position finding gadget.
G.P.S. versus the Compass - A few points for you to consider.
Island Map – This instructive mapping game is ideal for learning compass points and also map symbols on a 1:5000 map scale.
Latitude & Longitude - What are they and how are they used?
Magnetic Compass - secrets revealed.
Magnetic / Grid / True NORTH - The difference explained.
Map Reading - Learn about 6-Figure Map References (MS Word doc format)
Map & Compass - Taking the sweat and mystery out of Map and Compass work, including Naismith's Law.
Mapping - Takes the mystery out of 'reading' a map, and not getting lost ever again.
Resources from Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey National GRID
Pack a Rucksack - Never find anything in your rucksack? Pack it systematically and you will.
Route Planning - Now you know how to hike, plan the route safely
Now test your COMPASS SKILLS on-line...Click here
16 Point Compass - An Ordnance Survey diagram of a compass showing the 16 main compass points.
Contour Lines - What are they and how do they work?
G.P.S. Basic Facts - Global Positioning System is a very useful and very accurate position finding gadget.
G.P.S. versus the Compass - A few points for you to consider.
Island Map – This instructive mapping game is ideal for learning compass points and also map symbols on a 1:5000 map scale.
Latitude & Longitude - What are they and how are they used?
Magnetic Compass - secrets revealed.
Magnetic / Grid / True NORTH - The difference explained.
Map Reading - Learn about 6-Figure Map References (MS Word doc format)
Map & Compass - Taking the sweat and mystery out of Map and Compass work, including Naismith's Law.
Mapping - Takes the mystery out of 'reading' a map, and not getting lost ever again.
Resources from Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey National GRID
Pack a Rucksack - Never find anything in your rucksack? Pack it systematically and you will.
Route Planning - Now you know how to hike, plan the route safely
Now test your COMPASS SKILLS on-line...Click here
Ordnance Survey Resources
Scouts, here are some useful downloads to help you with map reading.
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