Compass Rose 16 Point — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This vibrant image displays a colorful 16-point compass rose, clearly illustrating all cardinal and intercardinal directions. Each point is distinctly labelled with its abbreviation (e.g., N, NE, NNW) and its full name (e.g., North, Northeast, North-Northwest). The center of the compass features a cheerful, sun-like cartoon face, adding a friendly visual element. This image is ideal for teaching basic geography and mapping skills, suitable for classroom slides, reference charts, or as part of a worksheet activity in primary education settings. Its style is a flat, decorative illustration with high contrast colors.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.