HC – Three Points of the Compass

Map measure of the month: Henri Chatelain’s twenty-five inch to one mile measure

This month's measure is a bit of an oddity. It is made specifically for large scale maps and measures at 25.344" scale, also known as twenty-five inch to one mile. It was primarily used by governmental organisations, landowners, estate agents, solicitors, and those engaged in land management.

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Map measure of the month: HC model 457, combination pedometer, compass and map measure

This month's measure combines three functions. Two of which are inefficient measures while the third is of questionable use. That said, it is a fascinating example of how manufacturers would squeeze extra function into an instrument to attract customers.

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Three Points of the Compass

Long Distance Trails, lightweight backpacking and gear, map measures and anything outdoorsy

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Map measure of the month: Henri Chatelain’s twenty-five inch to one mile measure

Map measure of the month: HC model 457, combination pedometer, compass and map measure

Map measure of the month: HC Universal, with compass and ‘reading glass’

Map measure of the month: John Hand & Sons “Miledial”

Map measurer of the month- The HC Self-Registering Rotameter, model A90