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Etc: Maps Etc: Distribution of Native Americans, 1500
A map from 1906 of North America central Canada to northern Mexico showing the distribution and territories of the Native Americans around 1500. The boundaries are based on linguistic stock and not tribal territories. "Anthropologists of...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Distribution of American Indians, 1500
A map from 1920 of North America central Canada to northern Mexico showing the distribution and territories of the Native Americans around 1500. The boundaries are based on linguistic stock and not tribal territories. The map was...
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Etc: Maps Etc: North American Vegetation Regions, 1901
A map from 1901 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general vegetation regions. The map shows areas of deserts, tundras, and ice fields, areas of grassy lands, areas of open forests,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: North American Population Density, 1910
A map from 1910 of North America, Central America, Greenland and the Caribbean showing population density distribution in the region at the time. The map is coded to show areas of population densities ranging from less than 1 inhabitant...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1800
A map of North America and Central America showing territorial claims and possessions in 1800. The map is color-coded to show the territories of the United States, British, Spanish, French, and Russians, and indicates areas of disputed...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Mexican War, 1846 1848
A map of central Mexico and southern United States showing the important cities and battle sites of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). The map shows the rivers of the contested boundaries that led to the war, the Rio Grande del Norte...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The United States and Neighbors, 1898
A map from 1898 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico, subtitled "The United States and its Neighbors in North America." The map is color-coded to show the possessions of Greenland (to Denmark),...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1783
A map of North America, Central America, and northern South America at the end of the American Revolutionary War (1783). The map is color-coded to show the territory of the United States at the time, British possessions in Canada,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Mexican War, 1803 1848
A map of northern and central Mexico and southern United states showing the area of conflict during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). The map shows the Mexican boundary (under Spain) established by the Louisiana Purchase (1803)...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Physical Map of South America, 1898
A map from 1898 of South America showing the general physical features including mountain systems, prominent peaks and volcanoes, river and lake systems, plateaus, and coastal features. The map includes an insert of the Isthmus of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Civil War, 1861 1865
A series of maps showing important campaigns and regions of the American Civil War (1861-1865). The maps show important cities and towns, railroads and campaign routes, terrain and coastal features, and rivers. The maps include (1)...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Nebraska, 1903
A map from 1903 of Nebraska showing county borders, cities and towns, rivers, and railroads. This map also shows the rock types in the state. "Nebraska, a central State of the American Union, lies between 40 degrees and 43 degrees N....
That Quiz
Geographia America: That Quiz
Interactive map quiz for those studying the countries of the Americas. Test tracks time and show right and wrong answers.
World Facts US
World Facts: Geography of Belize
Describes in detail the geology, physical features, natural resources, and climate of the Central American country of Belize. Includes a map.
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Etc: Proposed Isthmian Canal Routes, 1848 1884
Proposed routes for canals on the Central American isthmus.
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Cr M01.gif (25783 Bytes)
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...
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Costa Rica provinces.png (7296 Bytes)
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...
Climate Zone
Guatemala Climate
Tables for the different climate regions in Guatemala show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this Central American country. A map is also featured.
A&E Television
History.com: Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain around the late 15th century. By that time, the Vikings had established settlements in present-day North...
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Etc: Original Range of the Bison, 1720 1903
A map of North America showing the original range of the American bison. The map shows the dates of local extermination, location, and numbers of wild animals in 1903 (Central Canada and the Rockies). "Beyond all doubt the most...
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Engagement Between Valcour Island and the Western Shore (Lake Champlain), 1776
A detail map of central Lake Champlain near Plattsburgh showing the Battle of Valcour Island (October 11-13, 1776) between the British and American navies. The map is keyed to show (A) the American fleet under Arnold, (B) 21 gun-boats,...
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Etc: The West Indies and Mexico, 1898 1906
A map from 1907 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies (Greater Antilles to Puerto Rico) between the Spanish-American War in 1898 and the Third Pan-American Conference in 1906. The map shows the political boundaries in 1906,...
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Etc: Operations in the West, 1861 1865
A map of the south-central States showing American Civil War operations in the West (1861-1865). The map shows major cities and towns, rivers, terrain and coastal features, and campaign routes. Inset maps detail the vicinity of Vicksburg...
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Adventure Learning Foundation: Costa Rica
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...