What is a compass rose, alex?

May 13, 2004 10:04 AM

You know that graphic element used on maps to show North, South, East and West - doe that have a name? (I can't think of it for the life of me...
posted by lilboo to Grab Bag (11 answers total)

compass?
posted by andrew cooke at 10:08 AM on May 13, 2004

Compass rose?
posted by milovoo at 10:10 AM on May 13, 2004

Compass rose.
posted by Utilitaritron at 10:12 AM on May 13, 2004

Compass rose. And because of my complusive need top share my methodology, OneLook has a decidedly handy reverse dictionary feature.
posted by stet at 10:12 AM on May 13, 2004

The fancier ones are called Compass Roses. The National Park Service calls those little ones that say "this way is north" North Arrows
posted by jessamyn at 10:12 AM on May 13, 2004

Bjork? : )
posted by milovoo at 10:40 AM on May 13, 2004

Three answers at the same time. I think that's a record of some sort.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 10:51 AM on May 13, 2004

Response by poster: Excellent, thank you all. "Compass rose" it is.
posted by lilboo at 11:07 AM on May 13, 2004

I used to work with a draftsman that enjoyed incorporating subversive elements (think Disney animators) into his compass roses. Ever since then, I always take a little extra time to study them.
posted by ajr at 12:01 PM on May 13, 2004

Nice link, stet.
posted by Kwantsar at 12:35 PM on May 13, 2004

Björk, if you're reading this, my proposal of marriage still stands. Call me.
posted by Ethereal Bligh at 5:50 PM on May 13, 2004