I started reading highway maps when I was 3. I can't remember ever not understanding the how's or why's of a map, whether highway or topo (or nautical charts for that matter). Two summers ago my then 10 year old son and I took an extensive road trip from NC to VT and back again. At one point I put a map in his hands and asked him to help me navigate. He had no clue and no interest in learning. It broke my heart. I love maps. I've always wanted to wallpaper a room in topos or charts.

MNS