Name: _______________________________________________
History: Louisiana Purchase Map Activity
Date: _________________________________
Period: _______________________________
Lewis and Clark
1. Draw and label the exploration routes of Louis and Clark from 1804-1805.
2. Draw and label the returns of Lewis and Clark from 1805-1806. (*Note, Lewis and Clark split up for a
while, note that on the map.)
3. Draw and label the 2 forts that Louis and Clark stayed at.
Zebulon Pike
1. Draw and label the exploration routes of Zebulon Pike from 1805-1806.
2. Draw and label the exploration routes of Zebulon Pike from 1806-1807.
3. Draw and label Pike’s Peak.
Map Skills
1. Draw the map key.
2. Draw the compass rose and label it North, South, East, and West.
3. Draw and label the Arkansas River, Red River, Rio Grande River, Missouri River, Columbia River,
Mississippi River, and Colorado River
4. Label the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Critical Thinking/Research
1. Name at least 10 states that were later formed from the Louisiana Purchase. (These can either be
entire states or portions of states)
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2. Name at least 10 major cities that were later formed from the Louisiana Purchase. (Make sure these
cities are within the Louisiana Purchase.)
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Map Checklists
Lewis and Clark
Your Score
Max Score
 Lewis and Clark exploration from 1804-1805 (Draw and Label)
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2
 Lewis and Clark return from 1805-1806 (Draw and label)
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2
 2 label forts (Draw and label)
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4
 Total score this section
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8
Zebulon Pike
Your Score
Max Score
 Pike’s exploration routes from 1805-1806
(Draw and label)
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2
 Pike’s exploration routes from 1806-1807
(Draw and label)
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2
 Pike’s Peak (Draw and label)
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2
 Total score this section
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6
Map Skills
Your Score
Max Score
 Map Key - Louisiana Purchase and 4 routes (1/2 point each)
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2.5
 Compass Rose - Include compass and directions (1/2 point each)
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2.5
 7 Rivers (Draw and label)
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7
 Label Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (1/2 point each)
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1
 Total score this section
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13
Critical Thinking
Your Score
Max Score
 10 States (1/2 point each)
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5
 10 Major Cities (1/2 point each)
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5
 Total score this section
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10