Map Types
This map shows streets
Road Map
This shows what the map is called
Map Title
These numbers on the outer edge of the map mark each line on the map and create a
Grid
Natural Features in Colorado
Mountains, rivers, canyons, prairies, deserts, rivers, etc
Longmont is in what region
Front Range
This map shows rivers, mountains and other land features
Physical Map
This shows the cardinal directions
Compass Rose
These lines go East to West and North to South around the Earth
Latitude and Longitude
Muddy red waters and red rocks inspired what
The name of the state, Colorado
This grassy region is perfect for farming
This map shows borders between states, countries, etc
Political Map
This map shows what the symbols on the map mean
Legend or Key
This shows step by step directions to get to a location
GPS
Colorado is called the Mile High state because
The average elevation of the state is 5,280 feet
This region is known for its plateaus
The Western Slope
This type of map shows elevation
Topographical Map
This helps determine the distance between places
Scale
These orbit Earth and take birds eye pictures to create maps
Satellites
Longmont is named after what Natural Feature
Longs Peak
Sits between 2 mountain ranges and farmers raise cattle and sheep
San Luis Valley