Map Work Exercise

Instructions:  Examine the map. Using your textbook and other sources, complete the following exercise.

  1. Find the compass direction symbol in the bottom right corner. Label the points, N, S, E, and W.
  2. Locate and color rivers and water areas in blue.
  3. Color the outline of Texas.
  4. Color code cattle trails and legend at bottom left.
  5. Place a star next to the capital of Texas.
  6. Locate the railroads on the map. In which direction do they generally move?
  7. Name three cow towns in Kansas.map2.jpg (242144 bytes)
  8. Locate and label the following:

*Arkansas
*Colorado
*Gulf of Mexico
*Indian Territory
*Iowa
*JA Ranch
*Kansas
*King Ranch
*Louisiana
*Matador Ranch
*Mexico
*Missouri
*Nebraska
*New Mexico Territory
*Texas
*XIT Ranch

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