This workshop will teach you all about U.S. Geological
Survey topographic maps: how to read them, what’s
contained in the border information, field applications
and measurements, how they can be used with a compass,
projections, and triangulation.
For hundreds of years, man has relied on maps to define
his known world. Maps were drawn to show boundaries,
locations of important places, and transportation
corridors. We’ll be taking maps out into the beautiful
Big Horn Basin.
Workshop participants will also be introduced to
Geographic Information System (GIS) concepts as well as
learning how to effectively utilize global positioning
systems (GPS) in the field. Moderate hiking will be
required.
College and Professional Certification Credits: