Map and Compass - part 2 - map reading

Next is the map. The Happy Camper goes over some basic skills of reading and understanding a topographical map, distance, scale and elevation.

[@dansallsadventurersinlife4311]

Kevin you absolutely explained what I've been telling my family for years, you did way better than I can! Thank you for doing this my friend. You are a teacher

[@TheHappyCamper]

Thank you.

[@tkpwns04]

I had no idea that some libraries had maps. I'm going to have to check that out!

[@johnpalmer6822]

Nice info

[@JPeterHaliburton]

I used to make my own custom maps for free using atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/toporama/en/index.html and www.trackmaker.com/main/en/. Haven't used them for a couple years, so not sure if it can still be done. Reading a map or chart is like reading a good book.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Good job Kevin!

[@michaelm4939]

I have jeffs map, i wish it had topolines

[@bradstevens7902]

Have another look bud. I use Jeff's maps all the time. They have topo lines (25m, bold every 100m). He also marks the peaks of portages and the elevation of lakes which is even handy-er.

[@kevshelley]

Thanks Kev, I love working with a map and compass. Does anyone know why Google hasn't added a topo feature to their "maps" yet?

[@TheHappyCamper]

Good question. Not sure.

[@riccartwright5623]

I'm old all we had was the north star and an outhouse lol good to see ya

[@brianspencer4220]

Well Kevin: This is great advise. I'm on a first name bases with World of Maps in Ottawa. Brian 77

[@Bandude231]

Caltopo.com is a good resource.