A compass rose shows direction. Almost every map has a compass rose.
The cardinal directions are:
- North
- East
- South
- West
The intermediate directions or "in-between" directions are:
- Northeast
- Southeast
- Northwest
- Southwest
To draw a compass rose, you will need:
- pencil with an eraser
- ruler
- colored pencils
Follow the four simple steps listed on our downloadable handout to design simple or complex compass roses!
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How to Draw a Compass Rose
A compass rose shows direction. Almost every map has a compass rose.
The cardinal directions are:
- North
- East
- South
- West
The intermediate directions or "in-between" directions are:
- Northeast
- Southeast
- Northwest
- Southwest
To draw a compass rose, you will need:
- pencil with an eraser
- ruler
- colored pencils
Follow the four simple steps listed on our downloadable handout to design simple or complex compass roses!
