International Specication

for Control Descriptions

INTERNATIONAL ORIENTEERING FEDERATION
2004
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INTERNATIONAL ORIENTEERING FEDERATION
Radiokatu 20, FIN-00093 SLU, Finland
http://www.orienteering.org
IOF RULES COMMISSION:
David Rosen (chairman), Vincent Frey, Unni Strand-Karlsen
Editor:
Barry Elkington
Artwork based on the 1990 edition with additional drawings by Matthew Cook.
Map sections by Jukka Liikari.
Layout: Pirjo Valjanen.
IOF Control Descriptions
Major Changes to the 1990 version:
1) Names and descriptions brought into line with the SOM 2000 terminology.
2) Removal of 1990 symbols for Rib, Cairn/stone pile, Small marsh, Ditch, Felled area, Hedge.
3) Removal of Additional symbol for Salt Lick.
4) New symbols introduced for Boulder cluster, Water tank or trough, Tunnel, Crossing point,
Paved area, Pipeline, Low, Beneath.
5) Change of symbol for Copse, Distinctive Tree.
6) Redefnition of symbol previously used for Seasonal watercourse.
7) Three new symbols introduced for use in Park/Sprint 'O'.
8) New special instruction lines introduced for Taped Route between control sites, Mandatory
Crossing Points between controls, and Mandatory Route through Out of Bounds.
9) Crossing and Junction symbols moved to Column F, and both features must always be shown
in columns D and E.
10) Between symbol remains in Column G, but both features must now be shown separately in
columns D and E.
11) Clarifcation of when Column G - Location of the control fag needs to be used.
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Introduction
Orienteering is a worldwide sport. t is the aim of the OF control description symbols to provide
a stable means for orienteers from all countries to be able to understand control descriptions
without ambiguity or the need for language translation. This booklet shows how the symbols can
be used to do this.
How IOF controI descriptions work
The purpose of a control description is to give greater precision to the picture given by the map
of the control feature and the location of the control fag in relation to this feature.
However, a good control is found primarily by map reading. Descriptions and codes can assist
in this task, but should be kept as short and simple as is necessary to locate the control.
Note: Control descriptions should not be used to correct map errors.
SampIe controI description sheet
Corlro| 0escr|pl|ors lor l0F Everl Exarp|e
C|asses V15, V50, w21
Course ruroer 5 Lerglr Z. |r le|grl c||ro 210 r
3larl Road, Wa|| jurcl|or
1 101 NarroW rarsr oerd
2 212 Norlr Weslerr oou|der, 1 r r|gr, easl s|de
3 135 8elWeer lr|c|els
1 21 V|dd|e depress|or, easl parl
5 11 Easlerr ru|r, Wesl s|de
Fo||oW laped roule 120 r aWay lror corlro|
185 3lore Wa||, ru|red, soulr easl correr (ouls|de)
Z 1Z8 3pur, rorlr Wesl lool
8 11Z upper c||ll, 2 r r|gr
9 119 Palr cross|rg
Fo||oW laped roule 250 r lror |asl corlro| lo lr|sr
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Heading
Event title.
Classes (optional line).
Course code; Course length in kilometres to the nearest 0.1km; Height climb in metres to the
nearest 5m.
Start Iocation
Shown in the frst line of descriptions, using the description as if it were a control feature.
Description of individuaI controIs
These are in the order in which they are to be visited, and may incorporate special instructions
such as the length and nature of any marked route during the course. A thicker horizontal line
should be used after every third description and on either side of any special instruction.
A Control number
B Control code
C Which of any similar feature
D Control feature
E Appearance
F Dimensions / Combinations
G Location of the control fag
H Other information
A B C D E F G H
ControI description sheet format
The control description sheet for an orienteering course contains the following information:
Heading
Start Location
Description of individual controls, incorporating any special instructions such as the length
and nature of any marked route during the course
Nature of route from the last control to the fnish
When printed, the description sheet boxes should be square, with a side dimension of between
5mm and 7mm.
When control descriptions are provided in a written form the overall presentation should be
similar to that of the pictorial version, and the description of the individual controls written, as far
as possible, in the same order as for the pictorial version.
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ExpIanation of CoIumns
Each control is described in the following manner:
CoIumn A - ControI number
Numbering of controls is in the sequence they are to be visited, unless the description is for a
Score competition.
CoIumn B - ControI code
The control code should be a number greater than 30.
CoIumn C - Which of any simiIar feature
This column is used when there is more than one similar feature within the control circle; e.g.
south eastern.
CoIumn D - ControI feature
The feature, as shown on the map, at the centre of the circle defning the control site; e.g.
clearing; boulder. The description of each control is based on the nternational Specifcation for
Orienteering Maps (SOM 2000).
CoIumn E - Appearance
Further information on the nature of the feature if it is required; e.g. overgrown; ruined.
n certain circumstances also used for a second control feature where the description requires
this.
CoIumn F - Dimensions / Combinations
Dimensions of the feature should be given where the size of the control feature on the map is
symbolic rather than to scale.
Also used for the two combination symbols (crossing; junction).
CoIumn G - Location of the controI ag
Position of the control fag with respect to the feature; e.g. west corner (outside); south foot.
CoIumn H - Other information
Other information that may be of importance to the competitor; e.g. radio control; refreshments.
SpeciaI Instructions
These lines go in the body of the descriptions and give specifc information about the nature
of the route that must be followed at that point; e.g. follow taped route for 50m away from the
control; use mandatory crossing point.
Nature of route from the Iast controI to the Finish
This line shows the distance from the last control to the fnish, and the nature of any taped route
at the fnish.
ExpIanation of SymboIs
Where an SOM reference number is given this shows the relationship to the map symbol as
defned in the SOM 2000 specifcations.
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CoIumn C - Which of any simiIar feature
Ref. SymboI Name Description
0.1

Northern
The more northern of two similar features, or the
northern-most of several similar features.
0.2
`
South Eastern
The more south eastern of two similar features, or
the south-eastern-most of several similar features.
0.3

Upper
Where the control feature is directly above a similar
feature.
0.4

Lower
Where the control feature is directly below a similar
feature.
0.5
I
Middle
Where the control feature is the middle one of a
number of similar features.
CoIumn D - The ControI Feature
Land forms (ISOM section 4.1)
Ref. SymboI Name Description ISOM
1.1
l
Terrace
A level area on a slope.
1.2
l
Spur
A contour projection or "nose rising from
the surrounding ground.
1.3
1
Re-entrant
A contour indentation; a valley; the op-
posite of a spur.
1.4

Earth bank
An abrupt change in ground level which
can clearly be distinguished from its sur-
roundings.
106
1.5
(
Quarry
Gravel, sand or stone working in fat or
inclined ground.
106
1.6

Earth wall
A narrow wall of earth projecting above the
surrounding terrain; may be partially stone
faced, usually man-made. Used with
symbol 8.11 to indicate a ruined earth wall.
107
108
1.7
!
Erosion gully
An erosion gully or trench, normally dry. 109
1.8

Small erosion
gully
A small erosion gully or trench, normally
dry.
110
1.9

Hill
A high point. Shown on the map with
contour lines.
101
111
1.10

Knoll
A small obvious mound.
Used with symbol 8.6 to indicate a rocky
knoll.
112
113
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Ref. SymboI Name Description ISOM
1.11
}
Saddle
The low point between two higher points.
1.12

Depression
A depression or hollow from which the
ground rises on all sides. Shown on the
map with contour lines.
114
1.13

Small
depression
A small, shallow, natural depression or
hollow from which the ground rises on all
sides.
115
1.14
`
Pit
A pit or hole with distinct steep-sides. Usu-
ally man made.
Used with symbol 8.6 to indicate a rocky pit.
116
204
1.15

Broken ground
Clearly disturbed ground with features
too small or too numerous to be mapped
individually; including animal earths.
117
1.16

Ant hill (ter-

mite mound)
The mound made by ants or termites.
Rock and bouIders (ISOM section 4.2)
Ref. SymboI Name Description ISOM
2.1

Cliff,
Rock face
A cliff or rock face. May be passable or
impassable.
201
203
2.2
(
Rock Pillar
A high, natural rock projection. 202
2.3

Cave
A hole in a rock face or hill side, often lead-
ing to underground workings.
205
2.4

Boulder
A prominent free-standing block of rock or
stone.
206
207
2.5

Boulder feld
An area covered by so many boulders that
they cannot be individually mapped.
208
2.6

Boulder
cluster
A small distinct group of boulders so closely
clustered together that they cannot be indi-
vidually mapped.
209
2.7

Stony ground
An area covered with many small stones
or rocks.
210
2.8
`
Bare rock
A runnable area of rock with no earth or
vegetation cover.
212
2.9
'
Narrow
passage
A gap between two cliffs or rock faces that
face each other.
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Water and marsh (ISOM section 4.3)
Ref. SymboI Name Description ISOM
3.1
^
Lake A large area of water, normally uncross-
able.
301
3.2
`
Pond A small area of water. 302
3.3

Waterhole A water-flled pit or depression. 303

3.4

River, Stream,
Watercourse
A natural or artifcial watercourse with ei-
ther moving or standing water.
304-
306
3.5

Minor water
channel, Ditch
A natural or man made minor water chan-
nel which may contain water only intermit-
tently.
307
3.6

Narrow marsh A narrow marsh or trickle of water, too nar-

row to be shown on the map with the marsh
symbol.
308
3.7

Marsh A permanently wet area with marsh vegeta-

tion.
309-
311
3.8

Firm ground in
marsh
A non-marshy area within a marsh, or be-
tween two marshes.
309-
311
3.9
\
Well A shaft containing water or a captive spring,
clearly visible on the ground. Often with
some form of man-made surround.
312
3.10

Spring The source of a watercourse with a distinct

outfow.
313
3.11

Water tank,
Water trough
A man made water container.
Vegetation (ISOM section 4.4)
Ref. SymboI Name Description ISOM
4.1

Open land An area with no trees. Grassland, a mead-

ow or a feld.
Also heath or moorland.
401
403
4.2

Semi-open
land
An area of open land with scattered trees
or bushes.
402
404
4.3
^
Forest corner The corner or tip of a forested area
projecting into open land.
4.4

Clearing A small area of land free from trees within

the forest.
401
403
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Ref. SymboI Name Description ISOM
4.5

Thicket A small area of forest where the tree cover

or undergrowth is so dense that it is diffcult
to pass.
408
410
4.6
.
Linear thicket A man-made line of trees or bushes that is
diffcult to cross.
410
4.7

Vegetation
boundary
A distinct boundary between different types
of trees or vegetation.
416
4.8
"
Copse A small area of trees in open ground. 405
406
4.9

Distinctive tree An unusual or distinctive tree in either open

land or forest; frequently information is also
given as to its type.
4.10
^
Tree stump,
Root stock
The stump of a tree.
The upturned root of a fallen tree, with or
without the trunk.
Man-made features (ISOM section 4.5)
Ref. SymboI Name Description ISOM
5.1

Road A metalled/asphalt surfaced or dirt road,

suitable for vehicles in normal weather
conditions.
501-
504
5.2
.
Track / Path A visible route made by people or animals.
Tracks may be driven by rugged vehicles.
505-
508
5.3

Ride A clearly visible linear break in the forest

which does not have a distinct path along
it.
509
5.4
-
Bridge A crossing point over a watercourse, or
other linear feature.
512
513
5.5
~
Power line A power or telephone line, cableway or
ski lift.
516
517
5.6

Power line
pylon
A support for power or telephone line, ca-
bleway or ski lift.
516
517
5.7

Tunnel A way under roads, railways, etc. 518

5.8

Stone wall A stone boundary wall or stone faced

bank.
Used with symbol 8.11 to indicate a ruined
stone wall.
519-
521
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Ref. SymboI Name Description ISOM
5.9

Fence A wire or wooden boundary.

Used with symbol 8.11 to indicate a ruined
fence.
522-
524
5.10

Crossing point A way through or over a wall, fence, or

pipeline, including a gate or stile.
525
5.11
Building A standing brick, wood or stone structure. 526
5.12
l
Paved area An area of hard standing used for parking
or other purposes.
529
5.13

Ruin The remains of a building that has fallen

down.
530
5.14

Pipeline A pipeline (gas, water, oil, etc.) above

ground level.
533
534
5.15

Tower A tall metal, wooden or brick structure, usu-

ally built for forest observation.
535
536
5.16

Shooting
platform
A structure attached to a tree where a
marksman or observer can sit.
536
5.17
"
Boundary
stone, Cairn
A man made stone or pile of stones. A
cairn, memorial stone, boundary stone or
trigonometric point.
537
5.18

Fodder rack A construction for holding feed for animals. 538

5.19

Charcoal
burning
ground
The clear remains of an area where charcoal
was burned. A small level man made area
on a slope. (A platform).
5.20
J
Monument or
Statue
A monument, memorial or statue.
5.23

Building pass
through
An arcade, indoor passage or route through
a building.
852
5.24

Stairway A stairway of at least two steps. 862

SpeciaI features
Ref. SymboI Name Description
6.1
`
Special item f used, an explanation of its meaning must be sup-
plied to competitors in the pre-race information.
6.2

Special item f used, an explanation of its meaning must be sup-

plied to competitors in the pre-race information.
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Country Specic features
t is not generally recommended to introduce local symbols. f local symbols are used then at
events likely to attract an international entry information about them should be supplied to com-
petitors in the pre-race details.
Ref. SymboI Name Description
7.n
Name Description of feature.
CoIumn E - Appearance
Ref. SymboI Name Description
8.1

Low Where the control feature is particularly low or fat but

this is not indicated on the map; e.g. Hill, low.
8.2
-
Shallow Where the control feature is particularly shallow but
this is not indicated on the map; e.g. Re-entrant, shal-
low.
8.3

Deep Where the control feature is particularly deep but this

is not indicated on the map; e.g. Pit, deep.
8.4
W
Overgrown Where the feature is partially covered in undergrowth
or bushes that are not indicated on the map; e.g.
Ruin, overgrown.
8.5
:
Open Where the feature is in an area where the tree cover
is less than the surroundings but this is not indicated
on the map; e.g. Marsh, open.
8.6

Rocky, Stony Where the feature is in an area of rocky or stony

ground not indicated on the map; e.g. Pit, rocky.
8.7
=
Marshy Where the feature is in an area of marshy ground not
indicated on the map; e.g. Re-entrant, marshy.
8.8

Sandy Where the feature is in an area of sandy ground not

indicated on the map; e.g. Spur, sandy.
8.9

Needle leaved Where the tree or trees associated with the control
feature have needle shaped leaves; e.g. Distinctive
tree, needle leaved.
8.10

Broad leaved Where the tree or trees associated with the control
feature are broad-leaved; e.g. Copse, broad leaved.
8.11

Ruined Where the feature has fallen to ground level; e.g.
Fence, ruined.
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CoIumn F - Dimensions / Combinations
Dimensions
Ref. SymboI Name Description
9.1 2.5
Height or
Depth
Height or Depth of the feature in metres.
9.2 8 x 4 Size Horizontal dimensions of the feature in metres.
9.3
0.5
3.0
Height on
slope
Height of the feature on a slope in metres.
9.4
2.0
3.0
Heights of two
features
Heights of two features with the control between
them.
Combinations
Ref. SymboI Name Description
10.1
`
Crossing The point at which two linear features cross.
10.2
`
Junction The point at which two linear features meet.
When either of these symbols are used in Column F the two features which either cross or meet
must be shown in columns D and E. For example:
D E F
. . `
Path crossing The point at which two similar linear
features cross.
`
Ride / River
crossing
The point at which two different linear
features cross.
`
Road junction The point at which two similar linear
features meet.
`
River / Narrow
marsh junction
The point at which two different linear
features meet.
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CoIumn G - Location of the controI ag
Note: No symbol is required to describe the location of the control fag in relation to the feature if
the control fag is positioned at, or as near as possible to, the centre of the feature (or the centre
of the foot in the case of the cliff).
Ref. SymboI Name Description
11.1

North east
Side
Used where the feature extends above the surface of
the ground; e.g. Boulder, north east side; Ruin, west
side.
11.2

South east
Edge
Used where:
a) The feature extends down from the surface of the
surrounding ground and the control is situated on the
edge at ground level; e.g. Depression, south east
edge.
b) The feature extends over a signifcant area and
the control is situated on the border of that area; e.g.
Marsh, west edge; Clearing, north west edge.
11.3

West Part Used where the feature extends over a signifcant

area and the control is located neither at the centre,
nor on any of the edges; e.g. Marsh, west part; De-
pression, south east part.
11.4

East Corner
(inside)
Used where:
a) The edge of a feature turns through an angle of
45-135 degrees; e.g. Open land, east corner (inside);
Ruin, north west corner (outside).
b) A linear feature turns a corner; e.g. Fence, south
corner (inside); Stone wall, south west corner (out-
side).
The orientation of the symbol indicates the direction in
which the corner points.
11.5

South Corner
(outside)
11.6
.
South west Tip Used where the edge of a feature turns through an
angle of less than 45 degrees; e.g. Marsh, south west
tip.
11.7
Bend Used where a linear feature makes a smooth change
of direction; e.g. Path bend; River bend.
11.8
`
North west
End
The point at which a linear feature ends or starts; e.g.
Ride, north west end; Stone wall, south end.
11.9
1
Upper Part Where the feature extends over two or more contours
and the control is located near the top; e.g. Erosion
Gully, upper part.
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Ref. SymboI Name Description
11.10
1
Lower Part Where the feature extends over two or more contours
and the control is located near the bottom; e.g. Re-
entrant, lower part.
11.11
(
Top Where the control is located at the highest point of
the feature and this is not the usual location; e.g. Cliff,
top.
11.12

Beneath Where the control is located underneath the feature;

e.g. Pipeline, beneath.
11.13

Foot
(no direction)
Where the control is located at the lower junction of
the slope of the feature and the surface of the sur-
rounding area; e.g. Earth bank, foot.
11.14

North east
Foot
As above, but where the feature is large enough for
the control to be placed in more than one location
around it; e.g. Hill, north east foot.
11.15

Between Where the control is located between two features;

e.g. Between thickets; Between boulder and knoll.
When symbol 11.15 'Between' is used in Column G, the two features which the control is be-
tween must be shown separately in columns D and E. For example:
D E F G

Between thickets The point between two similar
features.

Between boulder
and knoll
The point between two differ-
ent features.
CoIumn H - Other information
Ref. SymboI Name Description
12.1
4
First aid post Control site where First aid is available.
12.2
\
Refreshment
point
Control site where Refreshments are available.
12.3
z
Radio or TV
control
Location of a Radio or TV control.
12.4

Control check Manned control site where the control card is

checked.
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SpeciaI Instructions
Special instructions may be given to the competitors within the body of the description sheet.
These should be used to re-emphasise what is shown on the map.
f a marked route is to be followed away from a particular control, or between controls:
Ref. SymboI Name/Description
13.1
Follow Taped Route, 60m away
from control.
13.2
Follow Taped Route, 300m be-
tween controls.
f there are mandatory crossing points or routes between two controls:
Ref. SymboI Name/Description
13.3
Mandatory crossing point or
points.
13.4
Mandatory passage through out
of bounds area.
At a map exchange, or if a marked route is to be followed from a control to a map exchange, it
should follow the last control description of the frst part of the course as follows:
Ref. SymboI Name/Description
13.5
Follow Taped Route, 50m to
Map Exchange.
Nature of route from the Iast controI to the Finish
Following the fnal description, the nature of the route from the last control to the fnish is indi-
cated by one of the following:
Ref. SymboI Name/Description
14.1
400m from last control to Finish.
Follow taped route.
14.2
150m from last control to Finish.
Navigate to fnish funnel, then
follow tapes.
14.3
380m from last control to Finish.
Navigate to fnish. No tapes.

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Examples
Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
1
l
Terrace
2
l
Terrace, west part
3
l
Spur
4
l 1
Spur, upper part
5
l
Spur
6
1
Re-entrant
7
1 1
Re-entrant,
upper part
8
1-
Re-entrant,
shallow
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
9

1
Eastern re-entrant
10

Earth bank, foot
11
(
5x5 Quarry, 5 x 5 m
12
(
Quarry, east edge
13
(
Quarry, east part
14

Earth wall,
east end
15
! 1
Gully, lower part
16
.
Small gully,
north-east end
17

Hill
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
18

Hill,
north-west part
19

Between the hills
20

Between hill
and knoll
21

1.0 Knoll, 1.0 m
22

1.0

Knoll, 1.0 m,
east foot
23
}
Saddle
24

Depression
25

Depression,
east part
26
I
Middle small
depression,
east edge
27
`
Pit, west edge
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
28

Ant hill
29

Cliff
30

Cliff, north foot
31

Upper cliff
32
(
Cliff, top
33

Between cliffs
34
(
Rock pillar,
south foot
35

Cave
36

Boulder, west side
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
37
`
South-eastern
boulder,
east side
38

1.0
1.5
Between boulders
1.0 m 1.5 m
39
3.0
0.5

Boulder, 0.5/3.0 m,
west side
40

Boulder feld,
south-east edge
41

Boulder cluster,
south side
42

Stony ground,
north edge
43
`
Bare rock
44
`
Bare rock,
west part
45
'
Narrow passage
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
46
^ >
Lake, east tip
47
`
Pond, east edge
48

Waterhole,
east edge
49

Stream bend
50

Southern
stream bend
51
`
Stream junction
52
.
Ditch,
north-east end
53

Ditch bend
54

Northern
ditch bend
55
`
Ditch junction
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
56
`
Ditch crossing
57
`
Narrow marsh,
south-east end
58

Marsh,
north-west part
59

Marsh, south tip
60

Marsh, east edge
61

8x8 Marsh, 8 m x 8 m
62

Between marshes
63
`
Firm ground in
marsh,
north-west tip
64
\
Well, east side
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
65

Spring, west edge
66

Water tank,
east side
67

Open land, east
corner (inside)
68

Open land, sandy
west edge
69

Semi-open land,
east edge
70
^
Forest corner,
south tip
71

Clearing
72

Thicket, east side
73
.
Linear thicket,
east corner
(outside)
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
74

Vegetation
boundary,
east corner
75
"
Copse, west tip
76

Distinctive tree,
broad leaved
77
^
Root stock,
east side
78
`
Road,
south-east end
79
`
Road junction
80
.`
Road/path
crossing
81
.
Path bend
82
.
Western
path bend
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
83
..`
Path junction
84
..`
Path crossing
85
.`
Path/stream
crossing
86
.`
Path/ditch
crossing
87

Ride bend
88
-
Bridge, north end
89

Power line, pylon
90
.
Tunnel,
south-west end
91

Wall, east corner
(inside)
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
92

Wall, ruined,
west end
93
`
Stream/wall
crossing
94
.`
Path/wall crossing
95

Fence, south
corner (outside)
96

Crossing point,
south side
97

Building, east side
98

Ruin, west side
99

Pipeline, beneath
100

Tower, south side
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Map Terrain ControI Descriptions Text Description
101

Shooting platform
102
"
Cairn, east side
103

Fodder rock,
west side
104

Charcoal burning
ground
105
J
Statue
106
.
Building
pass-through,
south-west end
107

Stairway, foot
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Specications for
Trail Orienteering
There are two variations in the use of the columns when using OF Control Descriptions for
Trail Orienteering.
CoIumn B - Number of controI ags
This column is used to denote the number of control fags visible at this control; e.g. A-C
equals three control fags to choose from; A-D equals four control fags to choose from.
CoIumn H - Direction of observation
This column is used to denote the direction in which to view a feature. For example an ar-
row pointing north indicates that the competitor should be on a path/track to the south of the
control circle.
ExampIe
A B C D E F G H
1 A-D

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