Long before I wrote earth scale digital mapping software in 1990s (yes, before google Maps .. and even Keyhole) I was taught how to use a theodolite by Len Beadall (I was ~ 12 or so at the time and pretty keen).

If you're interested in the landscape those roads pass through, here's a 13 minute intro:

Good roads until 6:00 minutes in .. and then they take the David Carnegie Rd.

Desert Raid 2017 - Two Days From Death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL44EAyz8Qc