BACKWOODS Map Compass

• Base plate
• Straight edge and ruler
• Direction of travel arrow
• Compass housing with 360
• Rotating ring
• North label
• Index line
• Orienting arrow
• Magnetic needle

The compass consists of a magnetized metal needle that floats on a pivot point. The needle orients to the magnetic field lines of the earth. The basic orienteering map compass is composed of the following parts.