Curated OER
University of Texas: Sierra Leone: Political Map
This political map of Sierra Leone shows the province boundaries, the major cities and highways, the neighboring countries, and the many rivers running through it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Uganda: Relief Map
A relief map of Uganda showing the terrain of the country, but particularly showing the rivers that crisscross the country and drain into the lakes bordering the country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: North American Rivers and Their Widths
Rivers are essential to any society. They provide fresh water, recreation, and transportation. Students will analyze the distribution and relationship among North American rivers using this map from NASA. Background information and...
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United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Okavango River Basin [Pdf]
This map from the United Nations is a very detailed map of the Okavango River Basin, showing rivers, wetlands, cities, country boundaries and much more. Increase the viewing percentage to read the map easily.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Bangladesh: Political Map
A political map of Bangladesh showing its major cities, the boundaries of its divisions (provinces), roads, and, most spectacularly, the rivers flowing across this country.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Mapping u.s. Watersheds
Students will identify and explore major rivers and watersheds in the United States.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Bangladesh: Small Map of Bangladesh
On this small map of Bangladesh, you can clearly see the rivers, major cities, and outline of the country.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Grand Canyon: Powell's Expedition Colorado River
Part of the main feature called "Lost in the Grand Canyon," follow scientific explorer John Wesley Powell on his expedition down the Colorado River in 1869. This interactive map with its accompanying journal entries details the course of...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Relief Map of Ukraine
A relief map of Ukraine clearly showing the Carpathian Mountains in the west and the Dnieper River running through the middle of the country. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Armenia Relief Map
This relief map of Armenia from the Perry-Castaneda collection shows how mountainous this Caucasus country is. It also demarcates the provinces and traces the rivers.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Relief Map of Vietnam
From the Perry-Castaneda Collection, a relief map of Vietnam, showing the highlands, river valleys, and the Mekong Delta. Click on the map to zoom in for a closer view.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Small Map of Vietnam
Look at a map of Vietnam with all the major cities and the Mekong River and delta. Very easy to read.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Bhutan: Political Map
This political map of Bhutan from the Perry-Castaneda Collection shows the major cities, rivers, rail lines, and major trails that traverse this tiny country.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Pakistan: Political Map
A political map of Pakistan from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities, province boundaries, rail lines, highways, and rivers.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Laos: Political Map
This political map of Laos clearly shows its landlocked status and its surrounding neighbors. Follow the course of the Mekong River and identify its provinces. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Relief Map
An interesting map showing the relief of Democratic Republic of the Congo. See the highlands, lowlands, and rivers that cross this country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Small Map of India
See India's major cities and rivers in this easy-to-read map from the Perry Castaneda Collection.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Mapping the World's Watersheds
In this lesson, students use a world map to locate and label major rivers and their watersheds. They then compare watershed shapes and look at typographical features that determine their shapes. A vocabulary list with definitions is...
United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Great Lakes Region (Map 1) [Pdf]
The United Nations offers this very clear map of part of the Great Lakes region in eastern Africa. The lakes, of course, are labeled, as are the rivers, major cities, and countries.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: River Otter
This multimedia article reveals the natural history of otters. The facts, maps, and video and audio clips are perfect resources for research.
Library of Congress
Loc: Map Collections 1500 2002
This collection provides maps dating back to 1500 up to the present. The collection includes: cities, towns, discovery and exploration, conservation and environment, military battles, cultural landscapes, transportation, communication,...
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Stocking Rivers With Trout
This inquiry looks at fish farming and the management of trout by state environmental resource specialists in Colorado. Students will practice working with data generated from a statewide citizen science project called River Watch of...
Lonely Planet
Lonely planet.com: Color Map of Nicaragua
This site has a great full color map of Nicaragua complete with cities, rivers and lakes detailed. Or you can choose the "zoom out" feature and see all of Central America and the Caribbean.