Map & Compass Classroom. Maps Definition Projections Types –Purpose –Common Elements.

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Maps

• Definition• Projections• Types

– Purpose– Common Elements

Map Projection; Cylindrical

Map Projection; Conical

Map Projection; Planar

Map Projections

Maps; Aerial Photo

Maps; Shaded ReliefMaps; Shaded Relief

• Highlights the physical features

• Shows relative elevations

Maps; Road Map

• Shows physical boundaries (mountains, rivers)

• Shows populated areas (cities, towns)

• Shows how to travel from one place to another

Maps; TopographicMaps; Topographic

• Shows elevation at all points

Maps; Digital Elevation Model

Map Legend

Map Legend

Contour Features

Contour Features

Contour Lines

Coordinate Systems

• Township/Range• Latitude/Longitude• UTM (Universal Transvers Mercator)

Coordinate System; Township & Range

Coordinate System; Township & Range

Coordinate System; Township & Range

Coordinate System; Township & Range

Coordinate System; Latitude/Longitude

Coordinate System; Universal Transvers Mercator

Compass Parts

Baseplate

North/South Lines

Magnetic Needle Orienting Arrow

Direction of Travel

360 Degree Dial

Declination Scale

Declination

“Boxing” the Needle3 Steps:1. Orient yourself to

the compass

2. Orient the compass to the bearing

3. Orient the bearing to the landscape

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027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

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027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

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027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

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027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

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027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

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027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°

027 Hill at 216°

Red Mountain at 300°