diff --git a/utils/geometry.c b/utils/geometry.c
index 791f390b..cfa985ab 100644
--- a/utils/geometry.c
+++ b/utils/geometry.c
@@ -586,6 +586,8 @@ GeoTransOrient(t)
 		return ORIENT_FLIPPED_WEST;
 	}
     }
+    
+    return ORIENT_NORTH;
 }