A rich and historically significant collection of maps of various national parks throughout the United States. Features special sections on Yellowstone, Acadia, the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. Includes historical photographs of...

Can there be a connection between map making and math? Explore the mathematics of cartography in this resource that integrates web-based instruction, mathematical problem solving, geometry, history, and art. Interesting information and...

Students will study maps to recognize where natural resources are found through exercises provided.

Surveys the history of mapmaking from prehistoric to current times with an illustrated chronology.

Surveys the ideas of Claudius Ptolemy (90-170 AD) in regard to the shape of the world and his influence on the history of mapmaking.

Defines what maps are and provides illustrations and related links to a site devoted to cartography.

A coordinate system such as latitude/longitude is an example of absolute location. Links to Greenwich/Prime Meridian.

Learn how art through the ages has been influenced by the Earth and the heavens. See paintings that attempted to explain the Earth's creation from a scientific standpoint, sacred architecture that provided a place to worship the heavens,...