How To Use a Navigation Map and Compass In the Woods
Handheld GPS devices and GPS-equipped smartphones are invaluable navigation tools for outdoor enthusiasts, however, they shouldn’t be relied on when your life is at stake. Plastic cracks, glass screens shatter, circuit boards fry, batteries lose their charge.
That’s why anytime you’re heading off-the-grid to find solitude, a paper map and magnetic compass are absolute non-negotiables. But simply carrying these analog navigation necessities isn’t enough — you must also possess the skills and knowledge to figure out where you are, where you need to be, and how to find your way safely.
And it all starts by learning your way around what many might assume is an outdated technology: the humble paper map.
Getting the Right Map for Your Journey
Many varieties of hard-copy maps are produced, but the kind most applicable to hikers are called “topographic maps,” or “topo maps” for short. The most popular and reliable topographic maps are produced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and are available for practically every area of the United States, covering all the National Parks, National Forests, BLM lands, and anywhere else you might want to hike.
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