Primarily, the compass was used for geomancy for a long time before it was used for navigation Ancient Chinese alchemists realized that the magnetite ore would point towards a magnetic north. Their ...

This guide will get you familiarised with a map and compass, teaching the basics of how to navigate with them, laying the ...

That said, if your map is old, it’s always worth it to check ... The post How to use a compass for navigation when GPS fails ...