1. Setting a Map by Landmarks
1 Star Map and Compass
Lesson 6

2. Write down the names of these symbols
Revision
Conventional Signs
Write down the names of these symbols
1 – Station (Railway)
2 – Public Telephone
3 – Place of Worship with Tower
4 – Parking
5 – Wind Pump; Wind Generator
6 – Castle/Fort 1 2 3 4 5 6
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3. The Aim
The aim of this lesson is to teach you how to set your map by the land so that by the end of the lesson you will be able to navigate easy routes without a compass and pass your expedition and map and compass tests.
The aim of this lesson is to teach you how to set your map by the land so that by the end of the lesson you will be able to navigate easy routes without a compass and pass your expedition and map and compass tests.
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4. Setting a Map by Landmarks
Draw a line on the map between your present position (A) and a landmark on the map which can also be seen on the ground.
Draw a line on the map between your present position (A) and a landmark on the map which can also be seen on the ground. A
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5. Setting a Map by Landmarks
Rotate the map until the pencil
line points at the landmark. A
The map is now set but not so accurately as if a compass were used.
For greater accuracy use this method with two landmarks.
Rotate the map until the pencil line points at the landmark.
The map is now set but not so accurately as if a compass were used. For greater accuracy use this method with two landmarks.
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6. Setting a Map by Landmarks
Questions?
What the most important thing about the landmark we choose to use?
It must visible on the map and the ground.
How could we set the map more accurately?
With a compass.
By using two or more landmarks.
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7. Setting a Map by Landmarks
Summary
There you have learnt how to effectively set your map by the land.
Look forward: Practical Practice Periods
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8. Setting a Map by Landmarks
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