Objectives Students list the similarities and differences between historical and current street maps of their city, town, or region.
Students identify points of interest on historical and current maps of their city, town, or region.
Arrange a class visit to the library to study the historical maps. Review general information about the current maps. Arrange the class into small groups of three or four students. Distribute the maps or map printouts from the Web sites. Ask students what they think a map of that time might show.