I love maps!!! When my kids go on vacation they bring back maps for me. Maps of museums, of cities, of countries. I like knowing where I am. Taking directions blindly does not suit me, in life or on a GPS. Of course, I recognize the GPS can give traffic updates, etc. So, it is a useful adjunct.
The problem with maps today is, try buying a current one. They are often hard to find. It's a dying industry...current road maps.
As for spelling: mine has improved with spellcheck. I am a notoriously impatient person. I rush along with ideas and leave details behind. With spellcheck, I am reminded to 'check' my spelling, to pay attention to that detail. This has been a quite instructive experience.
And handwriting...oh, no, not me. Just dreadful. I tried writing something for the community, but these days, with cramping fingers, it just doesn't work. I do like to read that community, though. Something to be said for slowing down, and actually 'feeling' the words on a page.