Part 1. Map Orientation

1a. Declination information is usually printed on USGS quadrangles to the left of the scale bar at the bottom of the map. Copy the declination diagram from your quadrangle.

1b. According to this declination diagram, what is the magnitude (degree) and direction of the magnetic declination on your map?

1c. What is the date of this information?

1d. Does true (geographic) north point to the east or to the west of the direction of your compass needle?

1e. Current magnetic declination can be estimated for your location at the NOAA Geophysical Data Center website, http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag-web/#declination. What is the current declination for your location?

1f. By how much is it changing every year, and in which direction?