Links and Tips for Learning About the Basics of Reading and Using Maps

Introduction to Maps, Beth Filar Williams & Kathryn Lage

intro2mapswiki.ppt 

Reading Maps

• USGS Web site lesson on "What do Maps Show?" 
• Canadian Census site "Reading Maps Guide"
• Cartographic Communication from the Geographers Craft by Ken Foote, CUB
• Ordnance Survey Map Reading Resources
• Introduction to Topographic Maps, from the Geospatial Training and Analysis Cooperative 

Using Maps in the Library or Classroom

• Ball State Web site "Examples of the Use of Maps in Classroom"
• Ball State Web site examples of what maps  to use/purchase: "Using Maps in the Classroom"
• Ordnance Survey Teaching Resources.  Aimed at using Ordnance Survey maps, but can be adapted for use with many different types of maps.

Resources form Map Library Organizations

• WAML's Map Librarians Toolbox of map resources
• MAGERT Publications 
• teaching staff about sanborns