Unit Question leading this project: (Social Studies) What geographic tools have been used throughout time to construct and interpret maps?

1. How to Read a Map

2. http://www.tamiu.edu/intlstu/texas%20map.gif

3. Compass Rose
Shows directions of
North, South, East, and
West

4. http://www.tamiu.edu/intlstu/texas%20map.gif

5. Scale
The ratio of a single unit of
distance on the map to the
corresponding distance on the
ground

6. http://www.nationsonline.org/maps/USA/Texas_map.jpg

7. Legend
Explains the meaning of
symbols, colors, and patterns
used in the map

8. http://www.nationsonline.org/maps/USA/Texas_map.jpg
http://www.nationsonline.org/maps/USA/Texas_map.jpg

9. Shows where the mapped
area is located in larger area
Inset Map