Milford chronicle., 1915-07-23

tions of the map may be pasted together
afterwards, taking care of course, that
the north and south lines all are parallel
and that they are properly joined to-
gether so that the road may be contiuu-
Gus In writing the elevations on the
contour lines, it is not necessary to know
the correct elevations above the sea level.
All that is cared about is to know the
relative elevations between different parts
of the map. You may start with any
number of feet you wish at the starting
point of your map.
1t is well to make a pretty high num-
| Der, however as otherwise you might
encounter a depression so much lower
than the number you have assumed that
you would have to use minus quantity
which would be inconvenient. 500 is a
convenient elevation to assume as the
height of your starting point. A map
of a certain area, or tract, is known as a
Position Sketch. The same methods are
used as in a road sketch. The scale
used is six inches to the mile with a YER
teal interval between contours of ten
feet. 1t is usual to first locate and in
dicate on the map the most important
features, such as large streams, roads, |
railroads, prominent buildings and hill /
tops, and other conspicuous landmarks |
which will aid in locating other points. |
1t is well to pick out two prominent |
points some distance apart and measure ,
distance between by pacing and then use
this line as a base line in locating other
points by Intersection. After the promi-
nent features have been located and lines
drawn to them from your sighting points,
the other features can be readily filled in
by observing their relative location to
points already plotted or to the line drawn
10 them from your observing point.
First study these lessons until YOU are
sure you are thoroughly familiar with
the theory of map making and the diff
ierent methods used and then get all
he practice you possibly can, as nothing
1ut plenty of experience will make you
Expert. Map making is subject that
las not been given the proper attention
~ Scouts. There is no part of the Scout ,
program that will do more to develop the
powers of observation and of accurate
description. It involves plenty of the
,est sort of exercise in the open. It is
Ioped that Scout Masters will make it
'oint to encourage the development of
his section of scoutceaft. c
The eighth requirement is as follows 4
Jse properly an axe for telling or trim q
hing light timber or produce an article G
f carpentry or cabinet working or metal a
'ork made by himself Explain the {,
lethod followed. The use of the axe d
as explained in the Second Glass test. {
he caution given at that time is repeated p
erewith Never under any circumstan- a
IS cut any standing timber, living or f
cad, without the express order of your
cout Master. In this section of the
pantry it is pretty difficult to find the
oportunity to cut standing timber, and Il
can not be too thoroughly impressed a.
! all Scouts that they must respect prop II
ty rights in this respect and moreover a
ley should feel an ALLEGATION to protect
ees and not injure them. The second ;.
lrt of the requirement is the more usual I'll
st here. OF course skill at carpentry 80
wood or metal working comes from ex- te
,rience, and can be gainrd by practice
Ily. The Scout should either get the K,
struction of his Scout Master or some r.
her one of skill who can assist him.
might be suggested that the article to
produced for inspection might well
something that could be added to the
rmanent equipment of the troop.
Continued next week. do