How To Use A Map And Compass To Determine Your Exact Position: If you’re ever really lost and need to reestablish confidence with either yourself or a group, do this.

Using your compass, orient your map so that north is pointing to true north. (Pro tip: make sure the fixed grid lines on your compass line up with the north-south grid lines on your map.) ...

Knowing how to use a compass, along with a topographical map of the area, means you can navigate those remote locations with confidence. It also opens up the world of orienteering, the sport of ...