GOODE’S WORLD ATLAS -What are some of the information details indicated in the introduction section? -Examine the North American Regional Maps -What are the first three map names/data being shown? -Name 6 information maps that are portrayed. -Find the map that shows the most detailed information for Minnesota Page # Inches from North to South Inches per 100 miles Type of information shown Type of Map Examine a map of France (near the middle of the atlas) in the Regional maps. -What do the colors ranging from greens to browns represent? -Rivers in France, generally flow into what three bodies of water? -Without number values, how can you guess which is the largest city in France? -What type of information is provided in the last portion of the atlas? ______

OXFORD ATLAS OF THE UNITED STATES

FOREWORD The atlas is divided into what 6 sections?

USE THE STATE MAPS How tall is Minnesota from South to North? How wide is Minnesota from East to West through the Twin Cities? How wide is Minnesota from East to West along the Canadian Border? What latitude are the northern and southern borders of Minnesota? What physical feature/area is northeast of Upper Red Lake? What cultural feature/area is southwest of Lower Red lake?

INDEX What is the page #, grid location, longitude and latitude of the following: Calhoun County Iowa Devils Tower, Wyoming Cambridge, MN Statute of Liberty

STATE ROAD MAP

Examine the center of the state on the map in an approximate 4” X 4” area. -Describe the road density and orientation. -Generally is this area rural or urban…explain how you determined this. -Any distinct cultural or physical features found within the area? -Approximately how many square miles are in the 4” X 4” area?