HOW TO READ TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS // Basic Land Navigation Part 1

[@OutsideChronicles]

Be sure to check out our full LAND NAVIGATION playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL0JzmvrJfyEQ7mLgesV8Ue6wU-iWwsIqJ

[@vincentkruse7814]

I'm a learner on land navigation and this is the best, most intelligent presentation I've seen. You're a born teacher.

[@daveberman743]

The best presentation on how to read a topo map I've seen so far.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Wow, thanks for that amazing compliment! See you outside

[@cww922]

One of the best explanations and demonstrations of topo maps I’ve ever seen! Thank you!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks Chuck, I appreciate the nice comment. Be sure to check out the whole Land Navigation series. Part 2 is my favorite where I show all of the topo features in Part 1 in real life at Zoar Valley. Happy Holidays!

[@Antony-g1p6d]

Agree...this guy is awesome.

[@temomoreno2018]

I’ve watched lots of map reading videos and yours are by far the best. Thank you for the education

[@OutsideChronicles]

Wow, thank you!

[@Ajajambo]

So underrated this educational video, it really deserves more likes. Thank you

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you! See you outside!

[@mirapaige4411]

Thank you so much - I'm taking geology and struggling with topographic material. YOU ARE A LIFESAVER THIS HELPED TREMENDOUSLY.

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure, I am glad it was able to help you out. Be sure to check out Part 2, where I go over all of the various topographic features in real life.

[@Antony-g1p6d]

Awesome video❤❤ Thank you sir!

[@janier1901]

Excellent! Thank you for making this fun and easy!

[@OutsideChronicles]

You are most welcome. Be sure to check out the whole playlist. In part 2 I show each one of the topo features in real time at one of my favorite places, Zoar Valley. Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@TheAdventureHeads]

Lots of good detail and great field tips. Definitely a keeper. Love the logo t-shirt

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks, watch out for the next parts in the series. The tee shirt was a prototype. I may have to do a run, people are asking for merch.

[@kimbruns2084]

Thanks for the great presentation, I just finished reading a Map and Compass book and your videos are a nice review. Thanks.

[@fletcherbrown728]

Wow! Just an excellent presentation. So well organized, [erfect level of detail and the use of your annotations on-screen along with the repetition of concept and then pointing out actual examples is perfect. Excellent teaching style. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into this. Subscribing and moving on to your follow on lesson in this series.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you for the kind words. This was a fun series to create, I love maps. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654]

That’s the most helpful video I’ve seen in a while, thank you!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you! See you outside!

[@Swindys]

Fantastic job with breaking down the key points for reading a topographic map. Thanks!!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching

[@candicemagiera5515]

Thank you! Useful video. Good explanation

[@OutsideChronicles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cselfie7234]

Studying for maine guide liscense. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure, good luck!

[@69adrummer]

Great video dude! It's important to hammer home the point that contour lines are NOT "distances between..." rather show *elevation* change. New folks look at a map during training and point, oh, let's go this way and 15 lines are super close together (or merge into one) ... It's like yeah...we're not going that way cause when you pull out an aerial photograph and show "...that right there is that cliff face or steep drop off..." haha

[@_nick_d]

Very clear explanation and visual examples. Way better than REI’s video

[@OutsideChronicles]

Wow! You are too kind! Thank you! If you liked this video, part 2, is my favorite. One because it is in Zoar Valley, two because it is a great place to point out topographic features.

[@subhashkumar-js1fd]

Thank u from India,best explanation ever.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you, my pleasure, see you outside!

[@pankajaneel7852]

I teach Geography. Around 1980s I met Mr. Radha Krishna Sharma a cartographer while I was travelling by a train to Bombay from Hyderabad. Mr. Sharma who was sitting next to me noticed, me struggling to learning to read the topo map. He introduced himself to me and taught me how to read the topographical map all along our journey. I thank God and Mr.Sharma for this opportunity. Actually at that that particular time i was going through the map which Mr. Sharma made. I heard your video. You brought back my memory of Mr. Sharma as your way of explanation is very much similar to Mr. Sharma's teaching. I am sure many students will be benefitted by your videos. God Bless you and your family. Amen.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you for such a wonderful comment! I am happy the video was helpful and trigger this memory for you.

[@somethingbeautiful2212]

Thanks so much for the great information 😃

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. Part 2 is my favorite since it shows all of the features in real-time.

[@Natural-Causes]

Fantastic tutorial! Nice job

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you, see you outside!

[@noahhawke2659]

I love the outdoors!

[@karishmamartin9191]

Very clearly explained 👏

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you!

[@mirjetashatri2625]

Thank you a lot!Great video! Greetings from Kosovo :)

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks you, hope it taught you something about maps. Very cool that someone from Kosovo watched my video!

[@SURYAKANTA91]

Thank you a lot. Such a great video love from ODISHA

[@OutsideChronicles]

You are welcome, thanks for the nice comment and watching!

[@LuisB.Cardenas]

Very clear! Thanks!

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure!

[@Berry_N]

Fantastic video, thanks.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you, be sure to check out the other parts. See you outside!

[@robinmay-davis3209]

This was really helpful! Great work

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you, see you outside!

[@arjunaperera5740]

thank you so much. great explanation.

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@ummesalamakhambata235]

brilliantly explained

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks so much, glad it was helpful! See you outside!

[@tvbox6955]

... excellent lesson 👍🙂

[@OutsideChronicles]

Glad you liked it!

[@marklayton4709]

Great teaching!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vikramkumarthakur3124]

Incredible sir 🙏 I am from India . Thanks uu so much sir

[@wmluna381]

Good stuff, thank you!

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure, see you outside!

[@gregknibbs1347]

Fantastic presentation

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure. Be sure to check out the other 3 parts of my Land Nav Series. Here is the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL0JzmvrJfyEQ7mLgesV8Ue6wU-iWwsIqJ

[@Athreehourtour]

this is a great video/series...thanks

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you so much. I was fun to make. My favorite video was putting it all together at Zoar Valley.

[@Athreehourtour]

@@OutsideChronicles yup about to watch next :)

[@HIGHTJ813]

Love this video!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you, be sure to check out all 4 parts.

[@ajlinh1701]

Thank you so much!

[@OutsideChronicles]

You're welcome! See you outside!

[@BrianHikesAllDay]

Great video!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you, check out part 2 showing features in real-time at Zoar Valley: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5armalnqqiSnNE

[@glennhernandez4366]

Keep it going

[@dipsylogic1715]

Very very well explained

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@resurgamarch8747]

What about man-made structures such as roads?

[@richardenglish4563]

I recently read a topo map with a "t" after the number "6932t". Any idea what the t means?

[@beebeebeehello]

I’m pretty sure it means that the elevation is unchecked, or could change.

[@annmargaretsmith3646]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure!

[@Alienshark]

Really good

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@manaalazeez9844]

wow cool

[@OutsideChronicles]

I appreciate that!

[@davidadeyemo7811]

You are awesome

[@larry5872]

My question is, how do you know where you are on the map?

[@OutsideChronicles]

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[@northgael1]

Harvey Spectre is teaching map reading? Thanks man!

[@OutsideChronicles]

That's funny, I wish. Ironically, the Suits theme is my ringtone. Thanks for watching!

[@goodtimefolkrock]

Thanks for this .....i think i have it

[@OutsideChronicles]

Great, glad it helped, see you outside

[@dianeahorbo8506]

Sir pls do u do zoom classes

[@OutsideChronicles]

Yes, I do custom Zoom classes for various outdoor skills and topics. What are your needs?

[@wadefreeman7340]

Iam interesting map navigation, but I have no idea before still iam confused seems magic

[@OutsideChronicles]

Take it slow, watch my videos a couple of times and practice, practice, practice.

[@wadefreeman7340]

Ok sir

[@NoahKazal]

hi