You will need:

tape measure

metric graph paper

erasable soft pencil (No. 2) and eraser

Brunton (supplied)

AIM: Draw a map of all the footpaths in the quadrangle to scale
 

1. Walk the back of the Geology building and measure its length in paces.

Question: How many paces long is it?

2. Measure the length of your average stride with a tape measure and calculate the length of the back wall of the Geology building in meters, approximately.

3. Walk 30 paces from the back door of the building toward the west along the path,

Measure the angle to the top of the building

Use the following equation to estimate the height of the Geology Building:

Building height (m) = 30 paces (expressed as meters!) x tan (measured angle)

4. Walk the length and breadth of the quadrangle. How long and wide is it in paces?

Double-check these measurements by walking the diagonal distance across the quadrangle and using the Pythagorean Theorem.

5. Calculate a scale that will allow you to fit the length and width of the quadrangle on your paper. The edges of the buildings should show on your map. Note the names of each of the buildings.

5. Position your group at one of the corners of the quadrangle. Take bearings on each of the features in the quadrangle.

Mark the direction of N on your map (use your Brunton)

6. Complete a map of the quadrangle and all its features. Include a scale, orientation, significant features in the quadrangle and a legend. Hand in all your work plus a final inked map on drawing paper.

Note: Place the rear wall of the Geology building on the right side of your graph paper