Basic Map Reading: 5 Basic Colors

Another video in the Basic Map Reading Series. There are 5 Basic Colors to a map. These colors give valuable information on what a navigator can expect to see on the ground. This can be extremely valuable for finding civilization, shelter, water, food, supplies, or finding the best location to be found by search and rescue.



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[ScottyM]

Serious refresher with series land nav was definitely a skill I needed to improve on. Thanks for the series.

[MichaelR]

Joshua, thanks for sharing ! Always great content and explanations.

[jeffnotti]

great review and affirmation... i like redundancy it sinks the knowledge in deeper... thanks man..

[lucasbarton]

That's a map of fort Benning Georgia. I grew up around there

[hondaridgelineenduser]

If i havent fallen for that sf and trade secrets hype from id just learm map and compass stuff from the get go. I appreciate your clarifying that, well im learning now

[centexpatriot]

Josh:
Please create an additional navigation video and show us how to find our own location on a map if we have a compass.

[McPhenius]

Love the videos on map reading! I've been having trouble finding good Topo maps with contour lines, etc. Everything on USGS seems to point to downloadable & printable map. Is there a reliable place to order paper maps like these?

[randylybarger]

Josh,  

What is the best way to verify the accuracy of my
compass so I will use it and trust the bearings? I took 5 devices ( Suunto
MCll, Silva Guide 426, my cell phone, old Silva Boy Scout Compass 1051, and A Casio
Pathfinder Watch) aligning the edges to grid north (top of map). I got 5
different bearings. I’m flummoxed. Talking about readings ranging from 48
degrees to 86 degrees. I don’t know if any of them are correct.  Any ideas on verifying the accuracy before you head into the woods?

[OhHenrysMusic]

Where would you be able to find maps like (8 digit grid) that of your local area/ state?

[supertrooper]

Ahh Sand Hill....I don’t miss you you son of a bitch...