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What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

April 26, 2017compass map purpose Rose

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What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

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The compass rose was traditionally used on early maps to designate wind direction and intensity at different parts of the world. Replogle continues to place a compass rose on many globe maps for its beauty and information.

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The compass rose was traditionally used on early maps to designate wind direction and intensity at different parts of the world. Many globe manufacturers continue to place a compass rose on many globe maps for its beauty and information.