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In an upward direction on the map (9)

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I believe the answer is:

northerly

(Other definitions for northerly that I've seen before include "From cold parts" , "Wind blowing south" , "it may be a bitter blow" , "like Newcastle?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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