1. World Geography Map Beginnings
The Features of a Map and What they tell us
Types of Maps and What We can Learn

2. Features of a Map Title – The map’s name
Legend – the maps symbols and what they represent

3. Features of a Map
Compass Rose – compass showing directions; always pointing North
Scale – shows actual distances on a map

4. Features of a Map Latitude – How far N. or S. we are from the equator
rungs on a Ladder
Longitude – How far E. or W. we are from the Prime Meridian
Greenwich, England – trading/shipping purposes

5. Create our Own Map Create Our Map of Houston
Be Sure to include the following features: Title, Legend, Compass Rose, Scale, Latitude, Longitude
Include Loop 610, Beltway 8, I-45, Hwy. 290, and I-10
Make sure we label the key features and key elements

6. Types of Maps
Physical, Political, Historical, Thematic, Population Density, Resource/Products,
Different types reveal different information
Different types together  previously unknown knowledge, understanding, perspectives

7. Types of Maps
Physical – landscape features of the area; mountains, rivers, oceans, land,

8. Political – boundaries of political units; cities, counties, states, countries

9. Historical – boundaries from the past; usually show the same place, idea, group over time

10. Thematic – show information connected to a specific theme; sometimes historical, trade routes, movement of peoples, economics

11. Population Density – the concentration of a population within a given area
Houston – low population density – people spread out
New York City – very high population density – people literally on top of each other

12. Resource/Product Distribution – the location of natural resources and/or products within a specific time and place