Wilderness Survival PDF Series Part Ten: Basic Map Reading

Basic Map Reading PDF: Foundational Navigation eBook by Gray Bearded Green Beret

Build your foundation in navigation with Wilderness Survival Series Part Ten: Basic Map Reading by Joshua Enyart, also known as the Gray Bearded Green Beret. This in-depth 96-page digital resource introduces the essential skills of reading and interpreting maps—providing the groundwork for confident wilderness navigation.

Whether you’re preparing for advanced training or simply want to strengthen your ability to understand terrain, this guide ensures you can read maps accurately and apply them in the field.

What You’ll Learn in the Basic Map Reading Guide

Core Map Reading Skills

• Purpose of a Compass: Why a reliable, declination-adjustable compass is vital.
• Navigation Kit: Recommended tools, including compass, waterproof notebook, mechanical pencil, and map aids.
• Topographic Maps: Learn to interpret contour lines, symbols, and legends.
• Map Orientation: How to align your map with the terrain using a compass.
• Grid Systems & Scale: Reading grid coordinates and estimating distances accurately.

Introductory Navigation Techniques

• Following bearings from map to ground.
• Identifying checkpoints to stay on course.
• Reducing lateral drift during movement.

Why Choose This Guide?

• Expert Instruction: Written by Joshua Enyart, a former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and professional survival instructor.
• Foundational Resource: Builds the groundwork for more advanced navigation skills taught in Part 11: Land Navigation.
• Part of the GB2 System of Training™: Integrated into the full training ecosystem of books, PDFs, films, and live workshops.
• Accessible & Practical: Designed for beginners yet detailed enough for those refreshing their skills.

Specifications

• Author: Joshua Enyart (Gray Bearded Green Beret)
• Pages: 96 Full-Color Pages
• Word Count: 15,681 Words
• Included Content: Compass selection, navigation kit essentials, map orientation, topographic interpretation, grid reading, scale, azimuths, drift reduction.