Pathfinding

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Pathfinding merit badge has been discontinued. (See discontinued merit badges.)

Pathfinding merit badge
	Status:	Discontinued	BSA Advancement ID:	n/a
	Created:	1911	Origin:	One of the original 57 merit badges
	Discontinued:	1952	Replaced by:	none

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The Pathfinding merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911. It was re-released, for 2010 only, for the Boy Scouts of America's "Centennial" celebration. See: Pathfinding (Centennial merit badge).

Pathfinding requirements

Demonstrate a general knowledge of the district within a three-mile radius of the local Scout Headquarters, or his house so as to be able to guide people at any time day or night to points within this area. Know the population of the five principal neighboring towns and cities as selected by his Guide or Counselor. Demonstrate direction for reaching them from Scout Headquarters or his house. If in the country, know the breeds of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs owned on the five neighboring farms; if in the city, demonstrate directions to tourist camp and to five places for purchasing food supplies. Demonstrate how to direct tourists from his home to gas, oil, tire and general auto repair. Give telephone number, if any, and directions for reaching the nearest police station, fire-fighting apparatus, Court House or Municipal Building, the nearest Country Farm Agent's office, doctor, veterinarian and hospital. Know something of the history of his community and the location of its principal places of interest and public buildings. Submit a scale map, not necessarily drawn by himself, upon which he has personally indicated as much of the above-required information. The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

Requirement resources

BSA Merit Badge Resources

• Pathfinding Page
• Pathfinding Resource Packet
• Original Pathfinding Merit Badge Book

1. Find your local scout headquarters: http://scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx

Google Maps can show you towns near the local scout headquarters and give you topographical maps.

2. US Census data for nearby cities and towns: http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/SUB-EST2008-4.html
3. You may not have any livery stables or blacksmith shops within a half-mile radius.

Find and map "Auto Repair & Service Centers" with Yellow Pages. "Garages" today are parking garages.

4. Yellow Page sites can also help you find and map:

• Meat Markets
• Bakeries
• Grocery Stores
• Drug Stores

5. "Fire alarm" call boxes were replaced by 911 systems. Also there aren't any "telegraph and telephone offices" today but there are "Cell Phone Stores"
Yellow Pages sites can also help you find and map:

• Police Station
• Hospital
• Doctor
• Railroad Stations

5. Google Maps - Make and save a map of your community Sample Google Map Made By A Scout

This is similar to Citizenship in the Community, #2, Make a map of your community.

6. Wikipedia has the history of most US towns and cities.

Google Maps and Yellow Pages can show you public facities.

7. Google Maps - Make and save a map of your community Sample Google Map Made By A Scout

This is similar to Citizenship in the Community, #2, Make a map of your community.

Related awards

2010 Historic merit badge program resources

Merit Badge	MeritBadge.Org	USScouts.Org	Scouting.Org (BSA)
Carpentry	Workbook	Workbook	MB web page	"2010" MB packet	"Historical" MB pamphlet
Pathfinding	Workbook	Workbook	MB web page	"2010" MB packet	"Historical" MB pamphlet
Signaling	Workbook	Workbook	MB web page	"2010" MB packet	"Historical" MB pamphlet
Tracking	Workbook	Workbook	MB web page	"2010" MB packet	"Historical" MB pamphlet

The basics of the 2010 Historic Merit Badge Program include:

• "The effective date for earning these new merit badges is April 1, 2010, and requirements must be completed no later than Dec. 31, 2010." — 2010 Historical MB Program
• "The contemporary merit badges closely resemble the original designs of their counterparts with the exception of the border, which is gold." — 2010 Historical MB Program
• The BSA Supply Division will not print (new) or re-print (old) pamphlets for these merit badges – official BSA materials for these merit badges will be available only in electronic format at Scouting.Org. (We have provided you those links, above).

See also

Boy Scout portal Varsity Scout portal Venturing portal

General Merit Badge information

• An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
• Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
• Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
• Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
• Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
• Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
• Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
• Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)

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