Map Analysis Worksheet

1. Type of Map (Check one):

___ Raised relief map
___ Topographic map
___ Political map
___ Contour-line map
___ Natural resource map
___ Military map
___ Bird’s-eye view
___ Artifact map
___ Satellite photograph/mosaic
___ Pictograph
___ Weather map
___ Other

2. Unique Physical Qualities of the Map (Check one or more):

___ Compass
___ Cartouche
___ Handwritten
___ Date
___ Notations
___ Scale
___ Name of mapmaker
___ Title
___ Legend (key)
___ Other

3. Date of Map:

4. Creator of Map:

5. Where was the Map Produced?

6. Map Information

A. List three things in this map that you think are important:




B. Why do you think this map was drawn?




C. What evidence in the map suggests why it was drawn?




D. What information does the map add to your knowledge of Louisiana or this time period?




E. Write a question to the mapmaker that is left unanswered by this map.

Adapted from the design developed by the Education Staff, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC 20408.