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Purpose:
Where
is wilderness and how are our wilderness areas described
with modern maps? You will learn how to read topographic
maps while discovering the extent of designated wilderness
in the U.S. (Including your own region/state).
Directions/Activities:
1)
Read the provided short story, "Where
the Heck is Crazy Mule Gulch?", then discuss how
the ranger was able to determine the lost victim's exact
locations with the help of a topographic map.
2) Locate the wilderness
map web page. Using the site as a resource, you
should complete the "National
Wilderness Preservation System Map" and "State/Regional
Wilderness Areas" handouts provided.
3)
Read and discuss Student
Information A, Rules for Topographic Maps.
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4)
Using the topographic maps which you have been provided
by your instructor, complete student
assignment A-1.
Vocabulary:
Topographic
(topo) Map, Quadrangle Map, Cartographer, Contour Line,
Contour Interval, Elevation, Relieve, Scale, Hatchure Line,
Benchmark.
On-line
Resources:
Career
Explorations:
Cartographer,
Park Ranger
Evaluation:
As a final project, you are to prepare a topographic map
of a small section of your school campus (or your own neighborhood),
complete with accurate map symbols, etc. [avoid flat areas].
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