Young map readers will learn the idea of referring to the grid numbers to help find locations or to describe locations on a map.

This site is provided for by Harvard University. Students follow a map on a scavenger hunt, create a map of their classroom and their town, learn how to read topographic maps, and discover latitude and longitude in these inquiry activities.

A map of Denmark in 1914 showing Jutland, Zealand, Funen, Laaland (Lolland) Vendsyssel-Thy, Falster and Bornholm, and includes Schleswig-Holstein. This map shows major cities, rivers and coastal features, and ncludes inserts maps of...

A map from 1914 of the southern part of South America from Victoria, Brazil on the Atlantic and Iquique, Chile on the Pacific south to Tierra del Fuego. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay,...

A map from 1920 of the northern part of South America from the Caribbean Sea south the Rio de Janeiro. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Panama, Columbia, Venezuela, British, Dutch, and French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru,...

A map of central and southern Africa in 1920 showing colonial possessions of the British, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Belgians, including the former German colonies, lost after WWI, to French and British control per the...

A map from 1920 of China and the Empire of Japan at the time. The map shows political boundaries and foreign possessions, capitals, provincial capitals, major cities, treaty ports, existing and proposed railroads, canals, submarine...

A map from 1920 of the eastern part of New York showing counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, canals, mountains, lakes, and rivers. An insert map details Long Island. A grid reference in the margins of the map...

A map from 1914 of Porto Rico (Puerto Rico) with inset maps of the islands to the west and east belonging to Porto Rico. The map shows the capital of San Juan, major cities and towns, steamship lines, railways, lakes and rivers,...

A map from 1914 of European Russia at the time. The map shows province boundaries, major cities, towns, and ports, railroads, lakes, rivers, and terrain. An inset map details the area around St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland. A...

A map from 1920 of the southern part of South America from Sao Paulo on the Atlantic and Iquique on the Pacific south to Tierra del Fuego. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the...

A map of Scotland in 1920 showing counties, cities and towns, railroads, canals, submarine cable routes, rivers, mountain systems, and coastal features. The map includes an inset map of the northern Orkney Islands and Shetland, and has a...

A map of Australia in 1920 showing states and territories, major cities, rivers, mountains, railroads, and steamship routes. Inset maps show Tasmania and New Zealand. This map also has a list of place names with location grid reference...

A map of Southern California from 1911 showing the major cities and towns, railroads, National Park boundaries, National Forest boundaries, Indian reservation boundaries, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, and coastal features. A grid...

A map of Southern California from 1920 showing the counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, National Park boundaries, National Forest boundaries, Indian reservation boundaries, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, and...

A map of Northern and Central California from 1911 showing the State capital of Sacramento, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, National Park boundaries, National Forest boundaries, Indian reservation...

A map of Northern and Central California from 1920 showing the State capital of Sacramento, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, National Park boundaries, National Forest boundaries, Indian reservation...

A map from 1912 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, lakes and rivers. An inset map shows the vicinity of Chicago. A grid reference in the margins of...

A map from 1914 of the Japanese Islands, including Yezo (Hokkaido), Hondo (Honshu), Shikoku, and Kiushiu (Kyushu). Inset maps detail the Japanese possession of Formosa (Taiwan) and the Riu-Kiu (Ryukyu) Islands, the Kurile or Chishima...

A map from 1920 of Japan, showing the islands of Yesso (Hokkaido), Hondo (Honshu), Shikoku, and Kiushu (Kyushu), the capital city (Tokyo) and other major cities, treaty ports, railroads, proposed railroads, submarine cables,...

A map from 1920 of Maine showing the State capital of Augusta, counties and county seats, major cities, towns and ports, railroads, mountains, lakes, rivers, and coastal features. An inset map details the vicinity of Portland. A grid...

A map from 1914 of Massachusetts showing the capital Boston, major cities, towns, and ports, counties and county seats, railroads, mountains, lakes, rivers, and coastal islands and features. An inset map details the vicinity of Boston. A...

A map from 1909 of Michigan showing the capital city of Lansing, major cities and towns, railroads, rivers, and lake shoreline. An inset map shows the northwestern continuation of the Upper Peninsula with a detail of Isle Royale. A grid...

A map from 1912 of Michigan showing the capital city of Lansing, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, rivers, and lake shoreline. The inset map covers the Upper Peninsula. A grid reference in the margins of the...