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

Introduction to Maps, Beth Filar Williams & Kathryn Lage

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

Intro to Maps