Middle School Core - Social Studies
Lewis & Clark - Maps from the Era

Look at one of the maps listed below found at the Lewis and Clark Exhibit online. Following the link order listed at the bottom of this page and you will get to here, then click on "Take a Closer Look". Record the date. Then follow the prompts on the screen and answer the questions below. If you have time look at the other maps.

Antoine Soulard Map | Map of the Western North | Nicholas King Map

Antoine Soulard Map

Your name:
Map Year
----- Your Questions -----

#1 Locate the starting point where the Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River. Trace the Missouri River as far north as you can. Where is the source of the Missouri River?

#2 What information is given in the map legend?

Click only ONCE and wait for next page!

Antoine Soulard Map | Map of the Western North | Nicholas King Map

 

Map of the Western North

Your name:
Map Year
----- Your Questions -----

#1 Locate the starting point where the Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River. Trace the Missouri River as far north as you can. Where is the source of the Missouri River?

#2 What major landform is missing in the left portion of the map?
How might this have impacted travel plans?
#3 Other than the landscape what information is included in the map? What symbols are used? What might the symbols mean?

Click only ONCE and wait for next page!

Antoine Soulard Map | Map of the Western North | Nicholas King Map

 

Nicholas King Map

Your name:
Map Year
----- Your Questions -----

#1 Locate the starting point where the Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River. Trace the Missouri River as far north as you can. Where is the source of the Missouri River?

#2 What section of the map includes the most information? Why might this be?

#3 Can you find any familiar geographical features on the west coast?

Click only ONCE and wait for next page!

Antoine Soulard Map | Map of the Western North | Nicholas King Map

Lewis and Clarke Exhibit online
To get the maps to answer the above questions follow the links below:
Once at www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org, click on "For Educators"
On the left side of the screen, click on "Teaching Units & Lesson Plans"
Click on the drop down list, then click on "1: Imagining America"
Click on "Take a Closer Look" (Requires Flash Player)

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