Finding Your Way: the act of discovering how to get where you want to go in the wilds. If you have a map and compass, the problem is not too difficult. All you really need to know is that the compass arrow points to magnetic north, a few degrees off north. The number of degrees of variation (magnetic declination) varies from area to area.  By putting the compass on the map, orient the map to the north. Analysis of terrain features should tell you about where you are on the map. Draw a line on the map from where you think you are, to where you want to go. Sight over the top of your compass along this line to get your compass heading or direction of travel. Without a compass, you can find south with a watch during daylight hours. Put your watch face up in the palm of your hand.  Place a twig upright on the edge of the dial, lining up its shadow with the hour hand. Draw an imaginary line exactly halfway between the hour hand and 12 o’clock. This will point to true south. See the Lost at Night section for methods of land navigation using the stars. As a last resort, (no map and no compass), follow streams, coastlines, ridges, trails, or known topographical features. Unless evading, seek local inhabitants for directional information.  Remember that most natives use terrain navigation rather than map and compass. Certain key land features mark the way. Learn this system as soon as possible. Memorize the primary geographic features in the area(s) where you plan to be