I am curious, what would you do when you lost your map in a forest/mountain while hiking, but assuming you "remember" the map that you checked the day before?
I do not think in terms of maps at all. I do think in terms of choosing to go left or right.
You have probably heard directions like, go straight until you get to the big tree, take the left path towards the creek...
Basically, I remember what choices to make at different spots. I used to be a pizza delivery driver. I could work out where houses were based on the street and number. But it was always an iterative process. I will remember what sequence of things should happen at points. And going to new places is always harder, because maps don't help me much.
Satellite photos with superimposed map data is a true revelation for me. I study them to remember certain landmarks and how the terrain should look when I need to take a turn, etc. And I memorize street names too, to keep tally on where I am.
taeric|5 years ago
You have probably heard directions like, go straight until you get to the big tree, take the left path towards the creek...
Basically, I remember what choices to make at different spots. I used to be a pizza delivery driver. I could work out where houses were based on the street and number. But it was always an iterative process. I will remember what sequence of things should happen at points. And going to new places is always harder, because maps don't help me much.
arexxbifs|5 years ago