- How do people navigate before GPS?
- What did humans use to navigate the world around them before Google Maps or Google Earth was invented?
How do people navigate before GPS?
Maps and atlases were the navigational aids of choice for most land-bound travelers.
What did humans use to navigate the world around them before Google Maps or Google Earth was invented?
People have been using some of them for thousands of years. The earliest navigation methods involved observing landmarks or watching the direction of the sun and stars. Few ancient sailors ventured out into the open sea. Instead, they sailed within sight of land in order to navigate.