BASIC MAP COMPASS SKILLS New Hampshire（基本的地图和指南针技能新罕布什尔州）.pdf

BASIC MAP COMPASS SKILLS for Conservation Easem ent Monitoring 1. Introduction • Locating and maintaining boundaries is essential to easement monitoring • Knowledgeable use of a compass, survey, and maps is essential too • Use common sense and prepare properly so your visit is done safely 2. Boundary Survey Maps – what to look for • Locus map showing general location of the property • Legend that explains the symbols used • Names and locations of different places and features • Bar scale, and/or1”= a certain distance (note: if the map was photo reduced only the bar scale will remain accurate) • Orientation, shown as North arrow, usually magnetic north (if grid or solar observation, adjust compass accordingly) • Surveyor information: name, license #, type of survey, degree of accuracy, certification, plan date / revised • Reference Plans, Notes • Show boundaries of a property, monumentation of corners, shown as distance and bearing (usually quadrant, rarely azimuth) • Extra features may include field and forest edges, trails, interior stone walls, structures, physical features of the land • Cross reference with USGS topos for physical features • Topos and aerial photos available free from GRANIT or Topozone 3. The Compass • Types i. Quadrant or Azimuth ii. Base plate / mirrored iii. Circle over circle iv. Know your compass: Read instructions that it came with • Terminology i. Base or baseplate: flat rectangular clear plastic portion of compass, usually with scales, sometimes magnifier. ii. Housing: raised round po