Look at the topographic map to the left.  Three specific points have been labeled as 1, 2, and 3.  Discuss with your partner what kind of feature each number rests on, and what kinds of features can be found nearby.

On the following page, you will use use a QuickTime movie to help you locate two additional points on this map.  

Discuss with your partner where points 4 and 5 are located, and what criteria you used to determine each number's position.

 Locating Yourself on a Topographic Map