I agree, in general when I forget/misplace my phone I feel kinda useless and panicky. Maybe it is an old habit or something but I have a tendency to look at the map of a target location before I get there, locate some orientation points (e.g. old red church 2 blocks before and mobile gas station on the left) and then hit the road. The reality is different but it helps. Yes, a phone with a map is a necessity these days especially in a new location but I find (and feel) it easier if I "pre-plan" a little. Also basic stuff like, "you will be going north, then turn east on main" still apply. We don't need wars, just take the phones and electricity away and we will kill each-other...lol I still remember tho "good old days" when one could hunt/fish all day, then prep the food and read a book by a candle light or fire. Our sense of orientation is degraded by these devices since we stare at them all the time and stop enjoying the views while we out there. I still have few paper maps in my truck, to be honest, don't remember when I was using it last but I still do...
Remember the Thomas Guide? I used to rely on paper maps as a novice driver
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