Map Reading Guide: How to Use Topographic Maps (3rd Edition) (2013)

The Map Reading Guide is an ideal resource for a wide range of map users and is an excellent and simplistic introduction to topographic maps which are suitable for anyone with an interest in maps.

The guide contains:

• an explanation of what is a topographic map
• steps on how to read topographic maps, including explanations of map scale and how to use a map scale to calculate distance
• the differences between grid north, true north and magnetic north
• an explanation of symbols used on topographic map symbols
• how hills and mountains are shown on maps using relief shading, hypsometric tinting, and contours
• what a datum is and why there are different datum
• explanations of the difference between geographic and grid coordinates
• how to quote grid references from topographic maps
• how to plan a successful trip using topographic maps
• using Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and magnetic compasses with topographic maps
• using a topographic map to find your current position and to set a course

This product is the guide/map roamer card combination.