Video Tutorials
Learn to use MapTools products with our instructional video library. These tutorials cover coordinate systems, map reading, and navigation concepts.
UTM Coordinates (1 video)
Plotting UTM with a UTM Grid Tool
How to plot a UTM coordinate using a UTM Grid Tool.
Latitude / Longitude (2 videos)
Measuring Lat/Lon
How to measure latitude longitude coordinates from a map using a map ruler.
Plotting Lat/Lon
How to plot latitude longitude coordinates onto a map using a map ruler.
Using Your Compass with a Map (6 videos)
Introduction
We've all been told to take a compass with us when we play in the woods. We know it will point to North. But what makes it really useful?
Measuring Angles
Most land navigation compasses measure angles in degrees. This tutorial shows you how to read a bearing from the compass dial.
Sighting A Bearing
Learn to hold your compass level and sight a bearing to a distant object.
North References Part 1
Learn about the three common north references used in land navigation.
True North -- Magnetic North -- Grid North
North References Part 2
Learn how to convert between north references.
North References Part 3
A few north reference conversion problems for you to try.