Map Skills

Use these documents to help you answer DBQs about Colorado history!



Source 1: 











 
Source 2:

Source 3:
 http://www.geomart.com/images/raisedrelief/cos.jpg


1. Using Source 1: Give the approximate longitude and latitude coordinates of: Meeker, Denver, and Rocky Ford.

2. Using Sources 1 & 2: The Front Range falls on which longitudinal line?

3. Using Source 2: Which region of Colorado has the most towns and cities?

4. Using Sources 2 & 3: How do you think that the natural features (plains, mountains, plateaus, rivers) affected where people chose to live?