Arizona Map Activity

Follow along on your blank map to put 22 cities, rivers, lakes, and geographic features in and around the state…

Start here! This will be the satellite image where you will work and the image you will share with Mrs. Watson. Use the drawing tools to complete each of the steps. Part of the steps have already been started to show you what it should look like. You will need to use the internet, an atlas, and your textbook to find the locations.

What Region?? What Region ?? Desert Region Step 1: Shade in the state of Arizona, labeling and shading three distinct geographic regions with different colors. What Region ?? Desert Region

Hint – there are 5 states and 1 country. NEVADA Step 2: Draw in the borders and label all of the states and countries surrounding Arizona. Hint – there are 5 states and 1 country. NEW MEXICO

Trace and label the Colorado River Step 3: Trace and label the Colorado River NEW MEXICO CALIFORNIA

Trace and label the Gila River NEVADA Step 4: Trace and label the Gila River Gila River

Step 5: NEVADA NEW MEXICO Gila River CALIFORNIA Outline Grand Canyon National Park and shade it in with the color of your choice and label. NEW MEXICO CALIFORNIA Gila River

Step 6: NEVADA NEW Colorado River MEXICO Gila River Grand Canyon N.P. Outline the Painted Forest and shade it in with the color of your choice and label. Grand Canyon N.P. NEW MEXICO Colorado River CALIFORNIA Gila River

Step 7: NEVADA NEW MEXICO Colorado River Gila River Grand Canyon N.P. Outline Petrified Forest National Park and shade it in with the color of your choice and label. Grand Canyon N.P. Painted Forest NEW MEXICO CALIFORNIA Colorado River Gila River

Step 8: UTAH CO NEVADA NEW Colorado River MEXICO Gila River MEXICO Outline Saguaro N.P. National Park and shade it in with the color of your choice and label. Grand Canyon N.P. Painted Forest NEW MEXICO Petrified Forest N.P. Colorado River CALIFORNIA Gila River MEXICO

Bonus ** Label the elevation UTAH CO NEVADA Step 9: Draw a triangle and label Humphrey’s Peak, the highest point in the state of Arizona. Bonus ** Label the elevation Grand Canyon N.P. Painted Forest NEW MEXICO Petrified Forest N.P. Colorado River CALIFORNIA Gila River Saguaro N.P. MEXICO

Draw stars and label a few cities in Northern Arizona UTAH CO NEVADA Step 10: Draw stars and label a few cities in Northern Arizona Grand Canyon N.P. Painted Forest NEW MEXICO Humphrey’s Peak  Petrified Forest N.P. Colorado River CALIFORNIA Gila River Saguaro N.P. MEXICO

Draw stars and label a few cities in Southern Arizona UTAH CO NEVADA Step 11: Draw stars and label a few cities in Southern Arizona Grand Canyon N.P. Painted Forest NEW MEXICO Humphrey’s Peak  Petrified Forest N.P. CALIFORNIA Flagstaff Lake Havasu City Prescott Colorado River Gila River Saguaro N.P. MEXICO

Step 12: UTAH CO NEVADA NEW MEXICO Flagstaff Prescott Colorado River Draw a larger star and label Phoenix, the capital city of Arizona Draw a smiley face and label Wittmann, Arizona Grand Canyon N.P. Painted Forest NEW MEXICO Humphrey’s Peak  Petrified Forest N.P. CALIFORNIA Flagstaff Lake Havasu City Prescott Colorado River Gila River Saguaro N.P. MEXICO

Are you finished? Review your map to make sure you have completed all steps. Share it electronically with a classmate for review and feedback. When you are satisfied with your finished project, email the completed map to Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Walker. mwatson@nadaburgsd.org fwakler@nadaburgsd.org