wayfinding

Noun

 * 1)  The ability of a person or animal to orientate oneself and to navigate; the process used by a person or animal for orienting oneself and navigating.

Usage notes

 * Often used attributively to mean "of or pertaining to orienting and navigating", as in:
 * Buncombe County’s Tourism Development Authority unveiled its $1.65 million wayfinding program in 2009, consisting of more than 300 signs directing visitors to nearly 90 attractions, public spaces, historic sites and other destinations.
 * Buncombe County’s Tourism Development Authority unveiled its $1.65 million wayfinding program in 2009, consisting of more than 300 signs directing visitors to nearly 90 attractions, public spaces, historic sites and other destinations.