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Those USGS Topo Maps are great when it comes to topographic detail, but are a pain in the neck to carry in the backcountry ... unless they're folded right. The following steps will help you fold your maps into an accordian shape, so you can see any part of the map without having to unfold the whole thing. To help make them last longer, fold them first, then unfold and coat with a map sealant (like 'Mapcoat') which waterproofs and protects plain paper maps. Always keep them in a resealable plastic bag.
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1. Fold map in half horizontally;
crease, and unfold. |
2. Next, fold map vertically;
crease, and unfold. |
 3. Then fold each half of the map
into thirds by following diagram above. |
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4. Bring each side in to center
and crease. |
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 6. Map will collapse into
accordian shape, and can
now be refolded in half
horizontally to be carried in
a resealable plastic bag. |
| 5. Fold center crease in toward you. |
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