Map symbols - Orienteering
Set of symbols used to represent the courses on the map. Includes symbols for start, finish, controls, etc. Content adapted from “ISOM – International Specification for Orienteering Maps”
Control Descriptions and Map Symbols Explained | Backwoods Orienteering …
Control Descriptions are the black on white pictograms that tell you where in the circle the control is located, and Map Symbols are the 5-color symbols used on orienteering maps. Here is a site where you can learn about control descriptions.
Orienteering Map Symbols - Maprunner
Maprunner's downloadable guides to orienteering map symbols.
Map symbols - Orienteering
Symbols used in Foot Orienteering maps, based on the International Specification for Orienteering Maps (ISOM).
Mapping - International Orienteering Federation
Offers examples of map symbols including photographs of objects from the terrain. The content can be easily shared in a web environment or used in educational materials. Translations are made by national federations and private persons.
FAQ/What do all the orienteering symbols mean? - BAOC
There are many graphic symbols used in orienteering — on the maps and for the control descriptions. Links are provided below to files that you can download and study or print. There are two basic international specifications for orienteering maps — for Sprint maps and for non- …
O-Map Wiki - International Orienteering Federation
O-Map Wiki is a brand-new platform which aims to provide up-to-date and high-quality information on orienteering mapping. It extends information on the use of map symbols, map making methods, related terminology, and resources.
MNOC | Maps 101 - mn-orienteering-club
For a complete list of these Clue Sheet symbols, you can visit the IOF Control Description Handbook. Or for a handy one-page printable version showing orienteering map and clue sheet symbols side-by-side, check here.
Map Symbols and Descriptions - Uringa Orienteers Sydney
You can find sheets for learning map symbols below, courtesy of Orienteering Australia. The first print-out guide is for general map symbols, which enable you to see the lay and details of the land and plot your routes between controls.
Copies of these map symbols and of the IOF pictorial control descriptions can be downloaded from www.maprunner.co.uk The full ISOM 2000 specification is available from www.orienteering.org Impassable cliff Rock pillars/cliffs Passable rock face Rocky pit Cave Boulder Large boulder Boulder field Boulder cluster Stony ground Open sandy ground
Orienteering Symbols and Maps
Orienteering maps contain a series of 5-color symbols known as map symbols that help the orienteer to locate the control features. The descriptions are printed on the maps or can be carried separately in a special description holder.
Orienteering Maps
There two main sets of orienteering map symbols. Those used for regular maps (ISOM Standard) and those used for large scale sprint maps (ISSOM Standard). These handy reference sheets can be printed off for quick reference via the links below:
Orienteering map - Wikipedia
An orienteering map is a map specially prepared for use in orienteering events. It is a large-scale topographic map with extra markings to help the participant navigate through the course. These maps are much more detailed than general-purpose topographic maps, and incorporate a standard symbology designed to be useful to anyone, regardless of ...
Map Symbols - Forth Valley Orienters
Orienteering maps are drawn to a large scale, often 1:10000 (1cm on the map represents 100m on the ground) or 1:5000 (1cm = 50m). The map shows a lot of detail, much more than, for example, an Ordnance Survey map, including small features such as individual boulders, fences, and distinctive trees.
What International Orienteering Map Symbols Can Mean
Knowing the International Orienteering Map Symbols is an essential part of orienteering. In this article, I will briefly go over some of the more popular and widely used symbol for different locations.
Maps and Symbols - Garingal Orienteers
Print and bring to every event as your guide to every mystery in orienteering! 1. Bush orienteering map legend [click here 1] 2. Sprint orienteering map legend [click here 2] 3. The 'control descriptions legend' [click here 3] which explains the black&white 'clue sheet' for each course.
The orienteering map - Williams College
Orienteering map symbols: Black symbols are used for rock features (for example, boulders, cliffs, stony ground) and for linear features such as roads, trails and fences as well as for other man-made features (for example, ruins and buildings)
Exploring the Course Map Symbols For Orienteering
Exploring the Course Map Symbols For Orienteering. Before jumping into the activity of orienteering, you should know how it’s done and what symbols are commonly used to denote the route. The Orienteering Association International (OAI) …
Special orienteering symbols and colours, defined by the International Orienteering Federation (IOF), are used. (eg) Runnable forest is white, open farmland is yellow.
Game: Map symbols - technical symbols - Orienteering
Technical symbols are symbols that exist on any type of topographic map and not just on orienteering maps. Exercise: Drag the symbol name to the rectangle below the correct symbol. After dragging all the names, click “Check” to see the result.
Embarking on orienteering: A beginner's guide
2024年12月31日 · Orienteering is a thrilling sport that combines physical endurance with mental agility. It involves understanding map symbols, mastering compass use, and planning efficient routes between checkpoints.