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Published on 3 December 2024

Never get lost again with the correct map orientation

You’ve obtained a national map and are ready for your next outdoor adventure. But how do you hold the map correctly to best get your bearings in terrain? In this article, we show you how to align your map perfectly, so that you always know which way to go.

The cover shows how a national map is oriented in the field
Map reading is in!

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