Features downloadable World Political and Physical Maps that include country names, country borders, ocean features, island names, and lat/long graticules. Clicking on any part of the map enlarges it.

The Dare Stones have long been a thorn in the mystery surrounding the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. The first stone was found in 1937 and had an inscription that was originally thought to have been carved by Eleanor Dare, daughter of...

This Eco Books site offers a long biography, photo, and review with quotes from "THE PRACTICE OF THE WILD" and "A PLACE IN SPACE."

Learn more about estuaries when you visit this informative site. This resource provides locations of and weblinks to estuaries in the United States.

Great site describing New York City, its geography and origins, as well as the boroughs.

An exhaustive biography of Nathanael Greene which contains not only biographical information, but also much information about the War in the South and military strategy. A great resource.

This National Humanities Center essay about the growth and diversity of Islam in America suggests ways for teachers to introduce a basic understanding of the religion.

A map from 1903 of the Canadian Maritime Provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and an inset of Newfoundland. The map shows province and county borders, rivers, cities, and railroads. "New Brunswick, a province of...

Accuracy of measurement in navigation depends very much on the situation. If a sailor's target is an island 200 km wide, sailing off center by 10 or 20 km is not a major problem. But, if the island were only 1 km wide, it would be missed...

Accuracy of measurement in navigation depends very much on the situation. If a sailor's target is an island 200 km wide, sailing off center by 10 or 20 km is not a major problem. But, if the island were only 1 km wide, it would be missed...

A map of the area around Lake Champlain and Lake George, New York, showing the site of the Fort William Henry Battle and Massacre (1757) during the French and Indian War. The map shows the important landmarks and events leading up to...

A series of three maps showing the northern operations during the Revolutionary War. The left map details the Hudson Valley from Lake Champlain to Albany area, the middle map details Hudson Valley from Albany to Long Island, and the...

An index map from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, of Long Island north to Pouchikeepsie, and from Port Jervis east to Long Island, showing roads.

A map of America's New England states during the time of the American Revolution, including Maine, New Hampshire (with Vermont), Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Long Island. The map shows major cities, towns, forts, battle...

Landmarks of New York City in 1746. The legend is as follows: (A) The Fort; (B) The Chapel; (C) Secretary's office; (D) The Great Dock; (E) Port of Nutten Island; (F) Port of Long Island; (G) Dutch Church; (H) English Church; (I) The...

A map from 1872 showing the entrance to New York harbor, between Long Island on the east and Staten Island on the west, is called the Narrows.

A map from 1872 of the city and harbor of New Haven, Connecticut on Long Island Sound, about seventy-five miles northeast from New York City, and thirty-four southwest from Hartford.

A map from 1891 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.

A map from 1902 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.

A map from 1906 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.

A map from 1909 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.

A map from 1922 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.

A map from 1892 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.

A map from 1912 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound. A grid reference in the margins of...