Vagabond Chef

Here are some simple map reading hints.  A map is very helpful if you and your co-pilot can read one correctly.

Open the map and look at its edges.  Letters goes  across  both sides and numbers go across the top and bottom.  On most maps north is to the top, south to the bottom, east to the rightand west to the left.  Look for the north arrow on the map to be sure.

The map legend contains all the information you need to understand and use the map.  You’ll see road classifications and symbols that identify them on  he map.  Legends show (1) U>S> interstate highway numbers in a colored shield, (2) U>S> federal highways with numbers in white shields, and (3) numbers in white circles or ovals are state highways.

To find where your going,  look for its name on the maps index.  Next to the cities name will be a letter and a number.  Look for the number on the border of the map and then look for the letter on the border.  Find approximately where they intersect and the city should be in that vicinity.

Then figure out your route.  The easiest way to find distances is to estimate using the maps scale.

While driving down the road look for route numbers on overhead signs and those posted on the right side of the road.  Odd numbered interstates, run north and south, even numbers run east and west.  When interstates intersect with a beltway the number temoparily becomes 3 digits.

If your like me you still might get lost butwhen your RVing it is not getting lost.  It is starting a new adventure.

GOOD TIMES, GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD FOOD

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