The wonder of GPS

Not everyone has a map book in their vehicle these days, because GPS devices have gained much popularity over the last 20 years or so. These can either be the removable units that mount on your windscreen or dashboard, or already built into the infotainment systems of more expensive cars.

That being said, it’s not as though you can mount your iPad to the windscreen or dashboard and watch highlights of the game while driving and then pretend you’re using the screen as a navigational tool should you get pulled over. And a good road map is still ahandy backup.

A brief history

Maps have been around since the ancient world, and have served its purpose not only for military conquests, but also to satisfy the human thirst for adventure and knowledge, whether that’s knowing what’s just over the mountain in the distance or where the continent ends.

There were many different early cartographic pioneers who