compass roses
Map orientation symbols
Compass roses are the circular diagrams on maps and nautical charts showing directional points—north, south, east, west, and the gradations between them.
The design typically features radiating lines or points arranged in a star pattern, with north marked prominently.
Older maps often featured ornate compass roses as decorative elements.
The compass rose indicated true north with a fleur-de-lis.
- maritime chartsNavigation maps for sailors
- chartData shown visually
- mapmakingCreating geographical charts
- fleur-de-lisStylized heraldic lily motif
- navigationDetermining position and course
north star · true north · magnetic north · portolan charts · point · degrees · map · nautical charts · sea charts · guidance · wind · cardinal points · ancient maps · directional · old maps · orientation · treasure maps · age of exploration
- nautical artseascape, sailing ships, sailing ship, clipper ship, naval battle
- cartographymaps, world map, atlas, globes, cartographers
- historical mapshistorical maps, atlas, ancient maps, atlases, antique maps
- nautical printsseascapes, harbor views, sailing ships, naval battles, sea battles
- medieval mapsworld maps, mapmaking, portolan charts, sea charts, nautical charts
- Welsh mapscounty maps, survey maps, railway maps, river maps, coastal maps
compass rosesdisorientation
Loss of spatial awareness
directionlessness · confusion · bewilderment · terra incognita · uncharted territory
compass rosesgarden roses
Ornamental flowering shrubs
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