Topographic Treasure Map

              

1. Use a piece of construction paper to create your own

    topographic treasure map.

 

2. Draw the area's outer boundaries and include contour lines to   

    indicate the relief of the area.  Be sure to indicate the

    contour index numbers to show what the contour intervals

    are.  There must be at least one mountain peak on the

    treasure map with a high elevation.

 

3. Include landscape details such as rivers, peaks, depressions,

    and other features found on your topographic symbols sheet.  

    Name some of the features as well.

 

4. Use a white crayon to make a dotted line to draw a path to

    the treasure.

 

5. Draw a compass rose in a corner of the map to show the

    orientation of directions.

 

6. Use crayons to color forests, water, and other landscape

   details. To add special affects, crumple the paper and/or tear

   around the edges to create an aged look to your Treasure

   Map.