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Map Reading

Map Reading. Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award. Maps. 2D representation of the ground, showing recognisable features and contour lines. Types of Maps. Orienteering, topographical, park, track & aerial maps. Map Reading – Map Keys.

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Map Reading

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  1. Map Reading Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award

  2. Maps • 2D representation of the ground, showing recognisable features and contour lines.

  3. Types of Maps • Orienteering, topographical, park, track & aerial maps.

  4. Map Reading – Map Keys • Most maps use symbols to represent certain types of features – eg a little fir tree symbol to indicate a forest. • So that everyone can read the map, there must be a “key” which explains what each symbol means.

  5. Margin Information • Includes when the map was printed & by whom etc

  6. Map Information • Includes keys, scales, North line, Major lines, Minor lines, Point features etc

  7. Map Features: Colours Brown – landforms Blue – water Black – man-made Green – vegetation White – open land

  8. Map Features: Contours • Contour lines join all land formations at the same level • Closer together contour lines, the steeper the slope • Follow the contour line – you won’t be going up or down-hill

  9. Map Features: Thumbing • It may help you to mark the map periodically with your current position • You can do this by making a mark with your thumb

  10. Map Orientation • Orientate the map to the land when you read it – everything on the map goes the same way as on the ground • Map pointer – use a blade of grass on the map to show your current position or intended the direction

  11. Map Features: Thumbing • It may help you to mark the map periodically with your current position • You can do this by making a mark with your thumb

  12. Grid References • Used to pinpoint exact locations within a grid square. Eg square 4531 45 46 32 x 31 X is midway between 45 & 46  455 31 & 32  315 Grid reference is 455315

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