Map and Compass Links
for Troop 50
Use these links to practice your skills, to plan your Patrol's hike or backpacking trip, or to stump your friends!
Best Map and Compass Sources
How to use a compass A tutorial on using your compass that covers a lot of ground!
Map & Compass (Orienteering)Merit Badge Scout Orienteering Page that has lessons for teaching the Orienteering Meritbadge (and Map skills).
Silva Compass 1-2-3 System How to use the compass on a map to get your bearing (direction of travel).
Orienteering Skills for the Young How to use an Orienteering course and basic information for teaching Orienteering skills to Young Scouts and other youth.
MapQuest Online map maker for street maps and travel maps.
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