Map reading is a vital survival skill to know for emergency situations and general preparedness. This skill can also be handy when looking at possible new home locations and scouting for new local resources.
http://www.thebugoutbagguide.com/2014/05/07/map-reading-skills/
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://peakprosperity.com/learning-map-reading-skills/