How to Navigate Without a Compass Greensboro NC

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

Dick's Sporting Goods
(336) 856-8875
1208 Bridford Pkwy Unit A
Greensboro, NC
Graham Sporting Goods
(336) 852-2230
709 Carnegie Pl
Greensboro, NC
Champs Sporting Goods
(336) 292-1910
130 Four Seasons Town Ct
Greensboro, NC
Omega Sports Inc
(336) 288-9741
2431 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC
Gander Mountain
(336) 852-4224
2223 Vanstory St
Greensboro, NC
Downtown Athletic Store Inc
(336) 297-9997
4604 W Market St
Greensboro, NC
Kicks & Stixx
(336) 282-9333
2403 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC
Off'n Running
(336) 288-7071
2014 Pisgah Church Rd
Greensboro, NC
Ralph's Pro Shop
(336) 632-9696
5502 Hornaday Rd
Greensboro, NC
Legacy Paddlesports Llc
(336) 454-8385
6012 High Point Rd
Greensboro, NC

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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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