That's exactly my problem here in the Ozarks. In summer you can't see landmarks to orient yourself like you can in the desert. Of course in the winter it's another story. Once the leaves have fallen a map and compass work great because all the trees lose their leaves (as opposed the the pacific northwest where you mostly have evergreens). So that's why I've been thinking about a GPS. My Daniel Boone skills aren't anywhere near as good as Jim's I guess. I've been pretty bewildered sometimes.