Finding Your Way in the Wild - VHS A 35 min. available only on VHS. Produced Richard A Diercks 1990 with cooperation of Silva Compass, Camp Trails Packs, Eureka Tent and Old Town Canoe. An easy, Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Map and Compass. You will learn how to: Read an accurate bearing from your compass. Read the contours on a "topo" map. Measure distances on a map and plot your course from landmark to landmark. Adjust your bearing for magnetic declination. Overcome obstacles & get around them.