How to Navigate Without a Compass Dallas TX

If you have a map, find landmarks around you (mountains, lakes, roads, rivers, etc.) and orient the map in the direction you are facing. North is usually up at the top of a map.

Local Companies

Sports Authority the
(469) 374-9336
4245 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
Dallas, TX
Bliss-Murski Sales Inc
(214) 637-0979
9212 Chancellor Row
Dallas, TX
Busy Body Fitness
(972) 960-7573
5403 Arapaho Rd Ste 103
Dallas, TX
Busy Body Home Fitness
(214) 559-0441
6721 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX
Ags Labs Inc
(214) 905-0790
4871 Sharp St
Dallas, TX
Blue Drake Outfitters
(214) 350-4665
5370 W Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX
Pro Sports Gear Inc
(972) 484-4284
2441 Lacy Ln
Dallas, TX
Oshmans Supersports
(972) 490-4192
15490 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas, TX
Collegiate Pacific Sports
(972) 243-8100
13950 Senlac Dr
Dallas, TX
Leeis Sports
(214) 376-0216
4515 Village Fair Dr
Dallas, TX

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Steps

  1. Use the sun. If it's in the afternoon the sun will be setting so it will be, more or less, in the west. If it is still morning then it will be rising roughly in the east.
  2. At night, in the northern hemisphere, look for Polaris (the north star). It is located in the handle of the Little Dipper. Looking at Polaris, you will be facing North.
  3. At night, you can find the North Star using the Big Dipper as well. Draw an imaginary line from the two stars that make up the right side of the dipper. Draw it out several hand-lengths from the dipper. The direction from the end of these hand-lengths is roughly true north.
  4. If you have a map, find landmarks around you (mountains, lakes, roads, rivers, etc.) and orient the map in the direction you are facing. North is usually up at the top of a map.

Warnings

  • If you are looking at the stars, take care not to trip, it's amazingly easy to do!
  • Never look directly into the sun, it could do long term damage to your eye sight!

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