What would a map of the Penobscot River Valley have looked like five hundred years ago? Your task is to create that map. Follow the directions below.

A. Map Requirements:

1. Draw the course of the Penobscot River from Medway (Nicatow) to Rockland (Catawamtek), using a good map of Maine to help you.
2. For each name on the Place Names Chart, mark a spot on the map. Label each place with both the Wabanaki and the English name.
3. Include a legend that identifies the scale of the map and any symbols you use.
4. Include a compass that shows the North-South orientation of the map (north should be toward the top of the page).
5. Include your name and the date.
6. Title your map.

B. Map Extras:

1. Make it colorful. Illustrate your map with drawings of fish, animals, trees, or other pictures.
2. Include latitude and longitude lines.
3. Include a grid and an index.

An A map will:

• Include all of the requirements listed under Section A.
• Include one or more of the Extras listed under Section B.
• Be as accurate as possible.
• Demonstrate an outstanding, creative effort.
• Demonstrate excellent mapping skills.

A B map will:

• Include all of the requirements listed under Section A.
• Be fairly accurate.
• Demonstrate a very good effort.
• Demonstrate good mapping skills.

A C map will:

• Include requirements 1, 2, 5, and 6 listed under Section A.
• Show sloppy work.
• Demonstrate a solid effort.
• Demonstrate adequate mapping skills.

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