Cartographers of the Santa Fe Trail
Introduction | Guiding
Questions | Resources | Evaluation
| Conclusion
Introduction
Your job is to research historically accurate maps of
the Santa Fe Trail. When you have found a map, you are to recreate the Santa Fe Trail onto
a game board grid. This board will be used to play the game.
- Decide on the size of your game board. Use a minimum
of one poster board.
- Your map will need: a map scale, a map legend,
compass rose, and mileage makers.
- Compare historical map to a current map.
- Leave space for graphics to make the board look more
attractive.
- Insert mountains, rivers, and other land marks.
- Please layout the rough draft in pencil and then
color it.
Guiding Questions
- What is a map scale, a map legend, compass rose, and
mileage makers?
- How are they used?
- What is the differences between the historical map and the current map?
- What are the land marks along the Santa Fe Trail?
- What are the physical features of the map?
- What states are included in the Santa Fe Trail?
- What towns or forts are on the Santa Fe Trail?
Resources
On-line
Maps and Photos
Map of the Santa Fe Trail.
Map Maker, Map Maker, Make Me a Map
An introduction to maps and
cartography.
Finding
Your Way with Map and Compass Tells how to use a map and compass, with
emphasis on topographic maps.
Map Viewer Interactive map of the
World
Santa Fe Trail Information about
the SFT.
Historical
Map Map of the Santa Fe Trail.
Off Line
Use other forms of reference
Return to the SFT Page. Last updated April 29,
1998.