In this unit, we will begin with a review of basic mapping knowledge and then delve into deeper mapping content of topographic maps to help us later understand geologic and hydrological structures, both on Earth and within our solar system.

These maps will change how you see the world

Mapping slides

• 3.1 Latitude and Longitude notesheet

  • Latitude and Longitude practice

• 3.3 Topographic mapping notesheet

  • How to read topographic maps

    • Reading contour lines example

  • Making a topographic map

    • • Mapping make-up

• Online map activity How to interpret a satellite map

  • • • Go to Mapping our World