Vintage AAA Materials?

[DeathValleyDazed]

If the Earth was flat would this make our map puzzling easier? (Dumb questions deserve dumb answers.)

But I thought your question was actually quite interesting and definitely worth answering from a mathematical point of view. )

Wow, Kauri I'm impressed by your "off-topic" math-mapping tutorial for two reasons. First, that you took the time to share your expertise and second, that I was actually able to follow and understand it. This is mostly due to your clear and concise writing style, so thank you very much. 

Your tutorial helps explain to me why sometimes I struggle with topo maps not appearing to be exactly accurate when I'm on the ground employing them? 

I suppose the solution to three dimensional mapping as a hiking-exploring guide would be a holographic virtual reality device one could wear to maintain perfect three dimensional orientation at all times? Could be fun or just another pain in the ass?

Side note: One aspect of just getting out there and walking about it the unscripted and fuzzy edges of the experience. Some surprise are exquisitely delightful.