Description

Map Reading Guide

Learn to read maps with The Map Reading Guide, an ideal resource for a wide range of map users and an excellent and simple introduction to topographic maps. This guide is suitable for anyone with an interest in maps and comes with a free roamer!

Features

• topographic map explanations
• Steps on how to read topographic maps, including explanations of map scale and how to use a map scale to calculate distance
• The differences between grid north, true north and magnetic north
• An explanation of projections and symbols used on topographic maps
• How hills and mountains are shown on maps using relief shading, hypsometric tinting, and contours
• What a datum is and why there are different datum
• Explanations of the difference between geographic and grid coordinates
• How to quote grid references from topographic maps
• How to plan a successful trip using topographic maps
• Using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers and magnetic compasses with topographic maps
• Using a topographic map to find your current position and to set a course.
• This product is the guide/map roamer card combination.