DERIT Map Cards

How to use and overlay Derit Map Cards for better planning

FAQs

What are map cards?

Map cards highlight key details like routes, hazards, and points of interest.

How do I overlay cards?

Layer map cards onto digital or paper maps by aligning edges and matching scale carefully.

How do map cards help planning?

They let you mark important spots and hazards, making route planning and navigation clearer and more reliable.

What’s typical use?

Use map cards to note hazards, mark routes, or track points of interest during trips.

Are map cards reusable?

Yes, you can remove and reposition them on maps as your plans or observations change.

A close-up photo of a hand placing a transparent map card over a printed topographic map.
A close-up photo of a hand placing a transparent map card over a printed topographic map.

Gallery

Visual examples of map cards in action

An overhead shot showing several map cards aligned on a hiking trail map, highlighting routes and hazards.
An overhead shot showing several map cards aligned on a hiking trail map, highlighting routes and hazards.
A photo of a map card marking points of interest pinned on a corkboard alongside a compass and notebook.
A photo of a map card marking points of interest pinned on a corkboard alongside a compass and notebook.
A user overlaying a transparent map card onto a digital map displayed on a tablet screen.
A user overlaying a transparent map card onto a digital map displayed on a tablet screen.
Close-up of a map card showing detailed hazard symbols and annotations on a forest map.
Close-up of a map card showing detailed hazard symbols and annotations on a forest map.
A collection of colorful map cards fanned out on a wooden table next to a pen and map legend.
A collection of colorful map cards fanned out on a wooden table next to a pen and map legend.