Compass Rose
A well-written article about the origins of the Compass Rose, the diagram on maps representing the points of the compass. Also includes a table of the 32 points of the compass and their degree equivalents.

Finding Your Way with a Map and Compass
This brief but descriptive document from the USGS provides an overview of topographic maps and how to find your way using one. If you're using topos, be sure to read this information.

How a Compass Works
A nice overview of what makes a compass work. Also includes instructions on making your own compass.

How to Use a Compass
This tutorial has three main components: the compass alone, compass and map interacting, and magnetic declination and uncertainty, a thorough and useful site from Kjetil Kjernsmos.

Latitude: The Art and Science of Fifteenth-Century Navigation
Wow! This excellent site provides a plethora of information about navigation, maps, compasses, ships, ocean currents and weather, and much more.