The True North Field Guide

Why Durable Maps Matter in Wet, Humid, or Dusty National Parks

Why Durable Maps Matter in Wet, Humid, or Dusty...

National Parks are tough on gear. Rain, humidity, dust, and cold can destroy phones and paper maps fast. Here’s why a durable cloth map is the most reliable navigation tool...

Why Durable Maps Matter in Wet, Humid, or Dusty...

National Parks are tough on gear. Rain, humidity, dust, and cold can destroy phones and paper maps fast. Here’s why a durable cloth map is the most reliable navigation tool...

National Park Safety 101: Navigation Mistakes Rangers See Every Season (and How to Avoid Them) - True North Map Co

National Park Safety 101: Navigation Mistakes R...

Every year, rangers see hikers make avoidable navigation mistakes. Learn the most common errors — and how carrying a physical map keeps your adventure safe and on-track.

National Park Safety 101: Navigation Mistakes R...

Every year, rangers see hikers make avoidable navigation mistakes. Learn the most common errors — and how carrying a physical map keeps your adventure safe and on-track.

How to Read a Topographic Map: A Beginner-Friendly Guide for National Parks - True North Map Co

How to Read a Topographic Map: A Beginner-Frien...

New to National Parks or topo maps? Learn the basics of reading contour lines, understanding terrain, and using a physical map to navigate confidently on any trail.

How to Read a Topographic Map: A Beginner-Frien...

New to National Parks or topo maps? Learn the basics of reading contour lines, understanding terrain, and using a physical map to navigate confidently on any trail.

Why First-Time National Park Visitors Should Always Carry a Physical Map - True North Map Co

Why First-Time National Park Visitors Should Al...

First time visiting a National Park? Here’s why rangers and seasoned hikers all say the same thing: always bring a physical map. Phones fail—but reliable navigation doesn’t.

Why First-Time National Park Visitors Should Al...

First time visiting a National Park? Here’s why rangers and seasoned hikers all say the same thing: always bring a physical map. Phones fail—but reliable navigation doesn’t.

How We Build a National Park Map (Start to Finish) - True North Map Co

How We Build a National Park Map (Start to Finish)

Ever wondered how we create our National Park maps? From raw GIS data to hand-placed labels and rugged cloth printing, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how every True North map...

How We Build a National Park Map (Start to Finish)

Ever wondered how we create our National Park maps? From raw GIS data to hand-placed labels and rugged cloth printing, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how every True North map...

A Beginner’s Guide to Voyageurs National Park: Canoe, Camp, and Explore with Confidence

A Beginner’s Guide to Voyageurs National Park: ...

New to Voyageurs National Park? This beginner’s guide covers how to explore by water and why a rugged, waterproof map is key to a successful trip.

A Beginner’s Guide to Voyageurs National Park: ...

New to Voyageurs National Park? This beginner’s guide covers how to explore by water and why a rugged, waterproof map is key to a successful trip.