How to read a map on a road trip if your GPS is down

 

Before deciding to go on a road trip, you should make sure your car is in good condition. If your driver finds it difficult to see what is in the front, you should replace the windscreen. Due to the availability of Google maps, car navigation systems, people don’t learn to traditionally navigate places anymore.

Even though GPS is available to almost everyone, one should still learn how to read maps. In some remote areas, you might find out that the car navigation system isn’t available. If you don’t know how to read maps, you might find it difficult to explore those kinds of places. By studying the tips below, you can learn how to read maps and travel better

Read the orientation

Almost all maps have a compass rose. As the compass role is placed in the bottom right of some maps, it is placed in the left corner of others. By reading the position you find the compass rose, you can determine the direction of the map.

Study legends

By studying legends, you can easily interpret map symbols. Even though all maps are not made the same way, the legend indicates the same thing in all maps, such as highways and roads.

Study topographic maps

Contour lines are used to signify the presence of shape in landscapes. Whenever contour lines are positioned close to each other, it signifies the presence of a mountain or any other raised area. Woods, streams, service centers, and other similar elements can be found in topographic maps.

Study scales

Even though something appears close on a map, it might take you hours to get there. To get there fast and safely by car, you shouldn’t leave without repairing your damaged windscreen. By studying the scale, you can determine the real distance and plan how to move faster. A 1-inch distance could be used to signify 1 mile in reality.

Learn how to operate a compass

If you can read a map and compass, you’re always going to find wherever you’re going. Knowledge of reading a compass is even more important while hiking. A good and stable compass faces the magnetic north direction. While using a new compass, you need to check for the difference. Declination is not always the same. It depends on the place you’re positioned. Since declination is always listed in maps, you can always make adjustments.

When you change the position of the arrow, you have to set your compass. It must always be in the right position. Rotate your compass so that it can create a line between the position you are in and the position you intend to stay. You have to turn the compass and map till its end points in the north direction.

Novus Auto Glass provides windscreen repair and replacement services. With over 60 repair experts, you can get your windscreen repaired anywhere across Australia. For more information, you can contact us at 13 22 34 or visit Novus Auto Glass to see the full list of our services.

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