Map Resources

Websites for Research and Information

• Eduplace Outline Maps - Outline maps of continents, world, US and others great for printing.
• InfoPlease Map Index - Color maps of countries and states.
• InfoPlease Printable Maps - Maps in pdf format for the 50 states, regions, and continents.
• Mapquest - U.S. Maps and driving directions
• Maps.com - This site mostly has maps to buy, but there are some free resources linked at the bottom of the home page.
• National Atlas - This .gov site includes maps to download, print, and interact with by adding multiple layers.
• National Geographic Map Machine - Find free printable maps in black and white of the world, the continents, the US, Mexico, and Canada. for other online maps.
• Owl & Mouse Maps - Interactive maps and puzzle maps. Some are downloadable software and some are directly available online.

Online Activities

• Interactive Map of Kentucky - Click on a county and it tells you what region it is in, the county seat and other info.
• Maps Top Page - Two characters exchange written dialog to help explain the mystery of maps, from directions, to types of maps, and latitude and longitude.

Teacher Resources

• Historic Maps in K-12 Classrooms - This site pairs historic maps with grade level appropriate lesson plans.