Understanding the Map

 Make use of Map for getting from 1 to 2

If you are eager to know the ways of getting from point 1 to point 2 without being lost, no need to inquire for directions. Just depend on your map. It is tough to read a map. The symbols, directions assisters and typography lines all need a bit understanding but the answers are all available. The following guide will help you in finding your way:

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Selecting the right map

A wide range of maps are available for a different kind of users.

For instance;

·         Road maps are available along with highways and byways.

·         Tourist maps with renowned landmarks or evident celebrities for tourism.

·         Topo maps for hikers including paths and campgrounds.

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   Sectionals or maps for pilots that include terminal areas and air routes  including tall things that must be avoided by planes.

·        A good free map for different areas of the world is Google Maps. However; this may not be available when required so it is significant to learn the ways to read the printed maps as well.

Understanding the Map

Verify the orientation of the map. Majority of the maps are drawn with north located at the top.

Sometimes this may be displayed through a compass rose. Or it should simply be stated to be the map’s assumption. If no indication is there to the contrary, assume that it is north at top.

Understand the map scale.

The map scale depicts you the ratio of map distance to the genuine distance. These vary in size from map to map. Search for the scale that is often located on the map’s bottom or side. It will look something like 1:100,000 which shows that 1 unit on the map is equal to 100,000 units in the real life.

In general, the following scales work the best as stated:

•       Obtain a 1:25,000 map for walking

•       Acquire a 1:190,000 map for driving

•       Use a 1:24,000,000 map for seeing the whole world.

To analyze how far is your destination, use a scale and ruler for calculating the miles it is from point A to B.

Note the latitude and longitude

If you have plans to travel to the next town, this is not very significant. However; if you want to sail, fly or tour long distances, this might be helpful. 

The latitude is the distance in degrees north or south of the equator.

·         The longitude is the distance in east or west degrees of Greenwich Meridian Line.

   •    Each degree is divided in 60 minutes, with each minute representing a nautical mile

(or 1.15 land miles/1.85km). This signifies that one degree is equal to 60 nautical miles or 69 land miles/111km.

·         The latitude is shown by numbers on the side map.

·         The longitude is depicted by the numbers at the top and bottom of the map.

·         The point at which the latitude and longitude cross at your location is your point of reference.

·         Latitude and longitude points are frequently utilized when there are no landmarks or roads for determining a location.