State Contest - Maps & Compass

Contest Format

At the Maps & Compass section on the State Contest, all youth will be presented with 5-10 multiple choice questions that test their knowledge and understand of map symbols and concepts.

Intermediates and Seniors will also be asked to use a compass and pacing to determine the bearing and distance between multiple points.

Map Symbols Learning Slides

Here are slides to help you learn to use a topologic map. You can also open it in Google Slides.

Map Symbols.pptx

Compass & Pacing Learning Slides

Here are slides to help you learn to use a compass and determine distance using pacing. You can also open it in Google Slides.

Compasses and Pacing.pptx

Pacing Activity

Download and print this Pacing Worksheet to figure out your own Pace.

Pacing Worksheet

Map Symbol Flashcards

Use these flashcards to practice topographical map symbols.

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