Navigate with a map

This important skill can also be a lot of fun to practice.

You may frequently see adults following directions on a map on their smartphone to navigate getting from one place to another. But before it was common for maps to be customized online, people would study individual paper maps or a collection of maps in a book to help them get to know an area or how to get there. Maps can also reveal more than directions. You can more clearly get a full picture of an area—its shape, for example, and where roads and waterways are located. Here’s how to get started. Begin with your town If you want to get more familiar with paper maps, try first looking at one that represents your town. Since you already know the area, it may be easier for you to identify roads,…

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