consumable$10–15used in 2 side quests
Topographic map (printed)
A paper map showing elevation lines, landmarks, and terrain features of your local area. Forces you to read landscape, estimate distance, and navigate without a GPS dot.
What to look for
- 11:24,000 scale or closer (shows individual buildings and trails)
- 2Waterproof or tear-resistant paper if using outdoors
- 3Recent print date (trails and roads change)
- 4Covers the 10–20 mile radius you actually explore
Skip
- Wall-sized decorative maps with scales too broad for navigation
- Digital-only 'maps' that defeat the screen-free skill-building
Used for: Learning map-and-compass navigation · Planning urban exploration routes · Building spatial reasoning skills
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
