If you are confused, check with the sun.
Carry a compass to help you along.
Your feet are going to be on the ground.
Your head is there to move you around.
Stand in the place where you live.
Now face north.
Listen to reason, reason is calling on the same handy device every man and his dog has which will provide a north oriented aerial view of the area in question and even a compass display if the map isn't enough to orient yourself.