North, East, South, West
The number of points will depend upon the type of compass rose you have. The most simplistic compass rose has four points, while the most common is the eight-pointed compass rose. However, there are some with 16- and 32-points.
North, East, South, West
The North and South points on a compass rose are the longest.
The "Cardinal" points. North, South, East and West.
The symbol on a map that shows directions is called a compass rose. It typically consists of four main points - north, east, south, and west - to indicate the cardinal directions, along with intermediate points.
Few modern maps use the compass rose. The pictures of dragons and clouds with faces blowing the wind and the elaborate compass rose with the four cardinal points and the intermediate points forming a rose-like blossom went out in the 1800s. Today, the map will probably have only an austere north arrow to help you orient the map to your course.
Few modern maps use the compass rose. The pictures of dragons and clouds with faces blowing the wind and the elaborate compass rose with the four cardinal points and the intermediate points forming a rose-like blossom went out in the 1800s. Today, the map will probably have only an austere north arrow to help you orient the map to your course.
A compass rose, sometimes called a windrose, is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart or monument.It is used to display the main directions (North, East, South and West). These are also called the cardinal directions.
The international hotel chain Westin Hotels & Resorts uses a compass rose as its logo. The four points of the compass represent the brand's commitment to guiding guests to well-being during their stay.
There are a few different types of compass roses, including the Mariner's rose, the Sidereal rose, and the Classical rose. Variations exist with the common compass rose in that it depends on how many points or degrees one desires in said compass rose.
A compass rose.
They are known as points. North, South, East and West are cardinal points. Commonly the compass is divided into 32 equally spaced points.