All maps are laid out with true north directly at the top. Unfortunately for the wilderness traveler, true north is not at the same point on the earth as the magnetic north Pole which is where your ...

The updated version of the World Magnetic Model was released on Dec. 17, with a new prediction of how the magnetic north pole will shift ... services like Google Maps. The update has been planned ...

Step 3: Line up the orienting lines with the northings The north/south grid lines on your map, also called northings, should be aligned with your orienting lines in the compass housing.

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the British Geological Survey announced the Magnetic North ...

North Pole shifts towards Siberia, updating Earths magnetic map tenfold Magnetic North Poles rapid transition prompts updates ...

WMM is actually a map of ... magnetic north pole has caused problems for scientists and navigators. Computer models of the pole's location have become outdated, making accurate compass-based ...

The Earth's magnetic North Pole is moving east ... companies rely on the WMM to provide consumers with accurate compass apps, maps, and GPS services," according to the US National Centers for ...