Be Expert With Map and Compass by Bjorn Kjellstrom & Carina Kjellstrom Elgin

Author:Bjorn Kjellstrom & Carina Kjellstrom Elgin
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Hiking, Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780470508589
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2009-11-10T07:00:00+00:00

One way of orienting map with compass is to place the edge of the base plate parallel to the magnetic-north line, then turn the map until the compass on it is oriented.

Keep the Map Oriented While Reading It

At the start of an orienteering hike, you should orient the map to get a general idea of the lay of the land and of the route to follow. If you travel through terrain with only a few identifiable features and have to rely primarily on the compass for your directions, you won’t have to repeatedly reorient the map. However, even if you are following your compass course, you should orient the map whenever you come to an object marked on the map, such as an open field, a swamp, a hill, a creek, or a trail. This procedure acts as a check to ensure your compass route is keeping you on the right track.

When you need new bearings for your travel, you can simply open up the map to the part containing the stretch of the route directly in front of you. You can fold the map up into a manageable size. Transfer the direction you want to follow from the map to your compass, so that the map and compass coincide as you move along.

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