Each historian brings their own perspective to the analysis of a map. Maps don't simply tell historians the "answers" to the past. Instead, they reveal clues to events, landmarks, people, and trends that historians need to consider as these clues help develop a better picture of life in the past. This framework can be applied to historical maps, as well as to contemporary maps. So, how do historians approach maps? What questions do they ask themselves? A map allows a historian to become an amateur detective, slowly surveying the symbols and features, looking for clues to what happened, and drawing conclusions based on the evidence provided.What questions might you ask when looking at a map for the first time?

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