Topic Lead: 2LT S. Kelland

Target Level: Basic

Objective: Identify parts of a Map

Need: Continued Army Cadet training requires a basic understanding of Maps, their use, and parts of. This is a base lesson all training will build from

Scope:

• What is a Map

• Three Norths

• Types of Maps

• Care of Maps

• Parts of a Map

Date Updated: 05/04/20

Topographical Maps – These show natural features and contours

Ideal for bush navigation

Political Map Shows state and national borders

Street Maps Show roads, rivers, railways etc. E.g. Google Maps

Physical Maps Show terrain and natural features of the Earth

Weather Maps Show high and low pressure systems and allow weather predictions

In Cadets - the PRIMARY map we deal with is the Topographical Map, but at times we will use weather maps also

Try keep the map waterproof, e.g. by laminating the map or by keeping it in a clear plastic pouch

Avoid writing directly onto the map

If you do write on the map, use a pencil (or pen for laminate)

Avoid excessively folding the map – the crease lines get weaker and the map is more prone to ripping

Fold the map in such a way that a minimal part of the map is ‘exposed’, and to reduce the need to fold and un-fold the map.

https://www.wikihow.com/Fold-and-Care-for-a-Topo-Map