Task · part of 3. Maps, with a map, a compass, and a GPS device your counselor has approved
3(c). Orient the map, take a bearing, estimate distance and describe the terrain
Required
Four things in one part, and the terrain description is the one that matters to a searcher.
Where this step comes from
- Search and Rescue Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 3(c)